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Improving access during Health Literacy Month

October is Health Literacy Month [ https://www.cms.gov/about-cms/agency-information/omh/resource-center/health-observances ], and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) is celebrating by sharing resources to help everyone make informed decisions about their health. Health literacy—the ability to find, understand, and use health information and services—affects nearly every part of our lives, from understanding our health coverage options to making choices about the care and services we need.

Unfortunately, nearly 90% of Americans struggle with health literacy. People from racial and ethnic minority groups, people with lower income or education, older Americans, and non-native English speakers are all more likely to have limited health literacy than people who are White or have a higher income. This can make it hard to make informed health decisions and lead to poor health outcomes. For example, people with low health literacy often skip preventive services and screenings, require more hospital stays, or have trouble managing their illnesses and understanding how to use their medications. 

Addressing health literacy can help improve health equity. People who understand their health care options and how to access them are more likely to make informed health decisions and live longer, healthier lives. Using plain language, sharing resources in different languages, and taking time to review information directly with those you serve are all ways you can help improve health literacy in your community. Our Coverage to Care [ https://www.cms.gov/priorities/health-equity/c2c ] (C2C) resources aim to do this by helping people understand their health coverage and connect to health services. Share C2C and other resources with your community this Health Literacy Month.

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Resources

* Download our C2C Roadmap to Better Care [ https://www.cms.gov/files/document/c2c-roadmap-better-care.pdf ] and its companion guide for mental health and substance use services, the Roadmap to Behavioral Health [ https://www.cms.gov/files/document/roadmap-behavioral-health-english.pdf ]. Both resources are available in multiple languages.
* Share our C2C Prevention Resources [ https://www.cms.gov/priorities/health-equity/c2c/get-preventive-care ], which are available in 8 languages and outline the services that are available at no cost under most health coverage.
* Review the C2C Enrollment Toolkit [ https://www.cms.gov/files/document/c2c-enrollment-toolkit-2021.pdf ], designed to assist community partners and others who help consumers enroll in coverage.
* Visit our Manage Your Chronic Condition [ https://www.cms.gov/priorities/health-equity/c2c/manage-your-chronic-condition ] webpage to help those you serve learn more about the chronic care management tools available to them.
* View our Improving Care for People with Limited English Proficiency [ https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cms-2023-omh-lep-infographic.pdf ] infographic to learn more about health disparities among people with limited English proficiency and to find relevant resources.
* Download Getting the Care You Need – A Guide for People With Disabilities [ https://www.cms.gov/files/document/getting-care-you-need-guide-people-disabilities.pdf ] to help people with disabilities understand their rights and get the care they need.
* Visit the Health Literacy in Healthy People 2030 [ https://health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/health-literacy-healthy-people-2030 ] webpage to find tools and resources the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is using to help achieve its goal of attaining health literacy to improve health and well-being for all.











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