Merrill Friedman and Christina Mills – Emergency Preparedness Planning for Persons with Disabilities

Resources For Integrated Care

In this podcast, Merrill Friedman, the RVP of Inclusive Policy & Advocacy at Elevance Health, and Christina Mills, the Senior Director of Inclusive Policy & Advocacy at Elevance Health discuss Emergency Planning with People who have Access and Functional Needs. During emergencies and natural disasters, health plans play a critical role in addressing and protecting their members’ health, safety, and independence. For persons with disabilities and their caregivers, it is crucial for health plans to consider individual circumstances and needs in order to effectively prepare for emergencies and disasters. These podcasts, excerpted from an August 2022 webinar, provide information on creating and strengthening emergency practices embedded in individualized care plans and health plan processes. Enhanced emergency practices will assist members and their caregivers in navigating emergencies and natural disasters.