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Advancing health equity during National Poverty in America Awareness Month

Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) recognizes National Poverty in America Awareness Month [ https://www.cms.gov/priorities/health-equity/minority-health/resource-center/resource-center/health-observances ] to raise awareness about the health care challenges faced by people living in poverty. In 2023, 36.8% of Americans were living in poverty, or 11.1% of the population—down 0.4% from 2022—living on an income of less than $14,500 for an individual or $30,000 for a family of four. American Indian and Alaska Native and Black communities experience the highest rates of poverty at 21.2% and 17.9%, respectively, while non-Hispanic White individuals are least likely to experience poverty.Children under the age of 18 make up the largest age group experiencing poverty, which often leads to developmental delays, toxic stress, chronic illnesses, and nutritional deficits. Children under 5 years old had the highest poverty rate at 20.9 %, whereas those ages 5 to 16 had a poverty rate of 18.9 %.

Poverty often occurs in concentrated areas and continues for long periods of time. This may create barriers like reduced access to resources, such as stable housing, healthy foods, access to health care, education, and employment opportunities.

CMS OMH recognizes the importance of advancing health equity for all Americans during National Poverty in America Awareness Month. We encourage you to review and share the resources below throughout January and beyond.

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Resources

* Download our Improving the Collection of SDOH Data with ICD-10-CM Z Codes infographic [ https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cms-2023-omh-z-code-resource.pdf ], which explains how Z codes can improve the collection of social determinants of health (SDOH) data and how SDOH data can improve equity in health care delivery and research.
* View the Coverage to Care (C2C) Roadmap to Better Care [ https://www.cms.gov/files/document/roadmap-better-care-english.pdf-0 ] to help patients better understand their health coverage and how to use it to access primary care and preventive services.
* Explore the Coverage to Care (C2C) Get Preventive Care [ https://www.cms.gov/priorities/health-equity/c2c/get-preventive-care ] webpage to learn more about preventive services available to adults, teens, children, and infants.
* Review the CMS Framework for Health Equity 2022–2032 [ https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cms-framework-health-equity.pdf ] to learn how we’re working to advance health equity, expand coverage, and improve health outcomes for those supported by CMS programs, including those affected by persistent poverty.
* Check out the Healthy People 2030 [ https://odphp.health.gov/healthypeople ] website to learn more about the impact of economic stability on health.
* See the CDC’s Social Determinants of Health Map [ https://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/maps/sd_poverty.htm ] for more information on poverty percentages by state.
* Visit the ASPE’s FAQs [ https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines/frequently-asked-questions-related-poverty-guidelines-poverty ] for information about poverty guidelines and general poverty.
* See the Medicare Savings Program [ https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help/medicare-savings-programs ] website for Medicare qualifications.











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