1 KeepMEWell Engaging the Public in their Health

2 Background Legislation enacted into law 2009: Public health infrastructure with eight public health districts Resource toolkit for uninsured Health risk assessment Annual report card on health status

3 Goals of KeepMEWell.org To assist Maine residents, especially those who are uninsured, underinsured, or experiencing health disparities to: Assess their risk for chronic disease. Receive feedback that promotes action to address identified health risks. Link to local community resources that assist residents in taking action to lower their risk for disease and improve their health. Link uninsured and underinsured residents to healthcare services at no cost or sliding scale cost.

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5 KeepMEWell.org Two main components: Confidential assessment o Provides personalized report based on zip code Low cost health care services tool o Searchable database to look for healthcare services at no or sliding scale cost o Information on how to get affordable health insurance and help paying for healthcare

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12 HMP KeepMEWell.org Activities *Insert your local HMP Activities*

13 Contacts *Insert your local HMP contacts*