Population Health Branch

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Population Health Branch within the Division of Quality and Population Health ensures that the Medicaid population has access to quality services and resources to improve health outcomes of the entire population it serves.

The Population Health Branch focuses on increasing collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to help increase Medicaid members’ access to care and improve their overall health outcomes.

​​Community Health Work​​ers

Community Health Worker services are now billable effective July 1, 2023​.  For more information, please review the Presentation Slides​.

Member Resources

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Value-Added Benefits (VABs) or Value-Added Services (VAS) are benefits or services offered by a Managed Care Organization (MCO) when that benefit or service is not covered by Medicaid. Search VABs or VAS2026 Value Added Benefits Side by Side (English) (Word)
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For any questions or concerns, please contact the Population Health Branch.  

September 2026 Health Observances

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, causes an irregular heartbeat and can increase the risk of stroke.

Find simple ways to help keep babies safe at home and during everyday activities.

Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Blood cancers include leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Find information and support for people affected by blood cancer.

Learn about cancers that affect children and find information and support for children and families.

Learn how to safely prepare, cook, and store food to help prevent food poisoning.​

Gynecologic cancers can affect the reproductive system. Learn about different types, symptoms, and treatment.

Healthy habits can help you stay active and well as you get older.

High cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. Learn how to check and manage your cholesterol.

Healthy eating and regular physical activity can help children grow and stay healthy. Learn ways to support healthy habits at home.

Adding more fruits and vegetables to meals can support good health and provide important nutrients. 

ITP is a blood disorder that can cause low platelet levels and increase the risk of bleeding.

Making an emergency plan can help you and your family know what to do during a disaster.​

National Recovery Month
Recovery from mental health and substance use conditions is possible. Find information and support for recovery.

Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder that can cause pain and other health problems.

Newborn screening checks babies for certain health conditions soon after birth.

Find information about vascular disease, its warning signs, and ways to support healthy blood flow.

You can support flexibility, strength, balance, and relaxation as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Learn about ovarian cancer, possible symptoms, risk factors, and treatment.

Learn about different types of pain and ways to manage pain with help from your health care team.​

PCOS can affect periods, hormones, fertility, and overall health. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

Learn about prostate cancer, risk factors, screening, and treatment.

Find information about Reye’s Syndrome, its warning signs, and how to help protect from this rare condition.

Sepsis is a serious medical emergency caused by the body's response to an infection. Learn the warning signs.

Learn about sexual health, safer sex, healthy relationships, and when to seek health care.​

If you or someone you know is struggling, free and confidential help is available.

Thyroid cancer starts in the thyroid gland in the neck. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Find information about kidney, bladder, and urinary health.

Learn about Alzheimer's disease and find resources for people living with the disease and their caregivers.