Response-The Crucial Role of Social Workers in Navigating the Safety Net- Expertise in Programs Like Medicaid and SSI

Response-The Crucial Role of Social Workers in Navigating the Safety Net- Expertise in Programs Like Medicaid and SSI

Hello Anna,

Thank you for your post. I agree that social workers need to know about safety net programs like Medicaid and SSI. Social workers must be thoroughly aware of these programs to support clients and fight for their needs appropriately. Acknowledging the role of cultural competence in healthcare provision regarding Jim’s preference for African-American healthcare providers is critical. A shared cultural background can strengthen a therapeutic connection by creating a sense of familiarity and trust. Unfortunately, systemic disparities in healthcare make it difficult for African Americans to obtain African-American healthcare providers. Lastly, I concur with your viewpoint on the micro-policy advocacy interventions used by social workers when assisting people like Jim and Ava. The extensive array of interventions, including case management, research, and education, highlights the all-inclusive strategy used by social workers to meet the needs of their clients (Denham & Kistler, 2023). The coordination and integration of diverse services offered by social workers can be accurately portrayed by picturing the policy advocate as the hub of a wheel with multiple spokes.

References

Denham, A. C., & Kistler, C. E. (2023). Home- and Community-Based Care. Springer EBooks, 269–283. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-29171-5_20

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Discuss how social workers need considerable expertise in so-called safety net programs such as Medicaid and SSI.