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Independence at home:scan's mission of keeping seniors healthy and independent is not limited to scan members. Scan recognizes its responsibility to enhance the quality of life for all those in the communities we serve. To that end, scan sponsors and promotes innovative geriatric services, invests in significant community education and outreach efforts, and supports like-minded community organizations through grants. The cornerstone of scan's community engagement comes through independence at home (iah), scan's community benefit division. Iah programs are geared to support the underserved, frail and disabled older adults and their caregivers in our community.iah's hallmark programs are:- insights: this program offers free, accessible mental health support for older adults and their caregivers through behavioral health classes. These sessions deliver psychoeducational content on topics such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and social isolation, among others, and are available in both english and spanish. In collaboration with nonprofits and senior-focused organizations across scan's texas service areas, iah promotes culturally responsive programming and extensive community outreach.in 2024, a total of 45 behavioral health classes were delivered in various community settings reaching 311 class participants .- community health education: this program offers free, accessible classes and workshops that promote healthy aging and support older adults and their caregivers in adopting healthy lifestyles. Covering more than 50 topicsincluding health, wellness, technology, and social connectionthese sessions are delivered in english and spanish. In partnership with nonprofits and senior-serving organizations across scan's texas service regions, iah ensures culturally responsive programming and broad community reach.in 2024, a total of 146 classes were delivered in various community settings reaching 2,800 class participants. - scan health plan community giving program: scan's community giving (CG) program is focused on meeting an individual's basic needs including nutrition, shelter, health and socialization, and on enhancing an individual's ability to remain independent in their own community. This is accomplished through one-time operating grants. The scan community giving staff identify organizations whose mission aligns with the program priorities. As a result of this approach, the majority of grantees are identified and contacted by our staff.policies and procedures:a. Identification and vetting of potential program grantees - the director and community giving staff, collaboratewith various scan health plan departments (i.e., health care services and independence at home) and reputable agencies to identify prospective grantee organizations. The prospective grantees undergo the community giving vetting process and are measured against the following criteria: 1) alignment with the scan health plan mission; 2) verified status as a nonprofit or governmental agency with tax-exempt status; 3) history of direct service to older adults and caregivers and; 4) operational history, with a minimum of three years as a legal entity. Successful candidates are added to the larger scan health plan grantee pool.b. Short listing potential grantees - the director and community giving staff use various methods, including outbound calls, internet research, local 2-1-1, nonprofit 990 databases, foundation directories and nonprofit & social service sector industry reports to review the potential grantee pool and generate a shortlist.c. Evaluation and selection of grantees by the community giving committee (CGC) - the CGC is composed of representatives from different levels of management and is led by a designated committee chair. The CGC meets on a quarterly basis and its role is twofold: 1) evaluate, select, and decide the amount to be awarded to the grantee organizations, and 2) steer the community giving program. The CGC bases its decision to make awards on the infrastructure of the grantee organization, their perceived ability to effectively and efficiently impact the lives of seniors, and their ability to continue a sustainable relationship. D. Grantee outreach - subsequent to the CGC earmarking and approving grant funds, the director or community giving staff places an outreach call to the prospective grantee organization. The grantee organization is informed of scan funding and opportunity to apply for a one-time grant via scan's online grant application and grants management system. The director, community giving or designee reviews each application to assess alignment with giving program goals and purpose and make recommendation for funding. The list of recommended grantees is submitted to the CGC each quarter to be discussed and voted on. A grant agreement is developed for grants approved by CGC, containing information on funding restrictions and requirements for grant reporting. Only after a signed agreement has been fully executed will the grant payment phase be initiated. If the funding is considered an emergency need due to a public health emergency or a natural disaster, this process will be accelerated with the committee reviewing and approving requests more frequently.e. All grantees submit impact reports, documenting metrics and performance year-to-date throughout the duration of the funding. The community giving staff tracks and reviews the reports to ensure adherence to grant deliverables and compliance. Community giving staff address any identified issues with the grantee to determine the cause and any remediation required. Issues with compliance are raised to the director, community giving who will assist with remediation or elevate to the CGC for advisement and/or approval if a change to the grantee's scope of work is required. Scan recognizes that its responsibility to the communities we serve goes beyond business and providing quality healthcare.scan health plan community giving program:scan supported the following safety net organizations with funding to support services targeting older adults and family caregivers: bakerripley, casa helotes senior center, INC., catholic charities archdiocese of san antonio, chinese community center, INC., family service assoication of san antonio, INC., greater randolph area services progra, INC., houston food bank, king's compassion, mission centers of houston, northeast senior assistance, presa community service center, second services of houston, and west houston assistance ministriesin 2024, scan community givng program awarded 13 grants to 13 organizations, totaling $160,500 in texas
