At the JBCI Health & Wellness Center, our top priority is the health, safety, and well-being of our Tribal families. We are continuously working to improve our services and keep our supplemental health programs active, strong, and highly effective for everyone in our community.

To help us serve you better and ensure you receive the maximum value from your supplemental benefits, we are asking all JBCI Tribal families to partner with us by following four simple steps.

4 Simple Steps to Utilize Your Supplemental Benefits

By incorporating these steps into your healthcare routine, you help us advocate for your wellness and protect your access to vital resources.

1. Choose Your Primary Care Provider (PCP)

Formally selecting your PCP is the foundation of excellent healthcare. We ask that you formally select Sarah Newhouse as your Primary Care Provider. She will act as your main health advocate, helping you coordinate all aspects of your physical and preventative wellness.

2. Schedule a Visit Every 3 Months

Proactive health management is key to preventing major medical issues before they start. By scheduling a regular quarterly check-in with our team, we can stay ahead of any changes in your health and monitor your well-being in real-time.

3. Keep Your Medications Updated

At every appointment, please bring a complete list of everything you take. This includes:

• Prescriptions from any doctor

• Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines

• Traditional herbs, remedies, and supplements

Having this complete list allows us to keep your medical records entirely accurate.

4. Connect the Dots with Specialists

If you receive care from doctors, specialists, or therapists outside the JBCI Tribal Clinic, please sign a Release of Information (ROI) form. This gives us permission to securely share updates with your outside providers, ensuring your entire care team is working together on a single, unified care plan.

Why Are We Making These Changes?

Our commitment to your health and safety is at the heart of every policy update. These steps are designed to achieve three crucial goals:

• Centering Your Care: When your medical information is coordinated through a central PCP, we protect your health and prevent dangerous gaps or interruptions in your treatment.

• Preventing Dangerous Medication Mix-Ups: Sharing a complete medication list ensures that every healthcare professional you see has consistent, up-to-date, and safe information about what you are taking.

• Ensuring Federal Rules Compliance: Keeping our supplemental programs fully compliant with federal guidelines is absolutely essential to ensure these programs remain active, funded, and strong for our entire community.

How to Get Started: Easy Next Steps

Taking these steps is quick and easy. Our team is here to guide you through the process:

• Give Us a Call: Call our front desk at 318-992-2763. We will help you select your provider and schedule your next quarterly visit.

• Talk to Us at Your Next Visit: If you already have an appointment on the books, simply let us know when you check in. We will help you fill out the quick form right there. Just remember to bring your current list of medications and outside providers with you!

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to keep the JBCI community healthy, resilient, and strong.