A Message from NCTracks on Behalf of NC Medicaid Extreme Weather Preparedness Webinar September 8

Join NC Medicaid and the Office of Emergency Medical Services on September 8 from 11:30- a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for the first webinar in a three-part Extreme Weather webinar series. Register to attend.

This forum is designed for primary care, care management and behavioral health providers, and community-based organizations to learn practical applications about disaster preparedness, planning and recovery for Medicaid beneficiaries.

Agenda topics include:

• Overview of disaster preparedness in North Carolina
• Understanding at-risk Medicaid populations
• General preparedness for high-risk beneficiaries
• Condition-specific considerations
• Sheltering in place vs. evacuation
• Behavioral health and substance use disorder preparedness
• Building resiliency and promoting equity

Additional webinars will be coming in October and November. For more information and to register, please see the Medicaid bulletin Extreme Weather Webinar Series Begins September 8.