The Member Advisory Council (MAC) is a collective space where CHPW members can share their values, needs, and experiences directly with us.
As a Council member, you can help shape and improve CHPW’s health services and programs to best support your community’s health.
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Who can join?
We encourage CHPW members of all backgrounds and abilities to join an Advisory Council. Whether you’re new to CHPW or a long-time member, your unique background and lived experiences are important to us.
We are currently looking for Member Advisory Council members for these health plans:
- CHPW Medicare Advantage Dual Plan (HMO D-SNP) members
- CHPW Apple Health (Medicaid) members
- Caregivers of CHPW Dual Plan members or CHPW Apple Health members
Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our communities within each Council, across race, ethnicity, language, gender, age, disability type, gender identity, sexual orientation, and all other backgrounds.
What does an Advisory Council member do?
CHPW’s Member Advisory Council members are representatives of the communities they live in. As a part of an Advisory Council, you share your experiences, ideas, and recommendations.
These insights are then shared with decision makers to help CHPW improve the quality of care and services we provide.
Any information you share as part of the Advisory Council will not impact your access to care, your health plan benefits, or premiums.
What would be my role as a member of the Advisory Council?
- Attend virtual meetings regularly (we have 4 per year).
- Share your honest opinions and ideas to help CHPW improve.
- Participate in council meetings and listen to people in your community.
How can I participate during meetings?
- Tell us about your experiences with your health plan and with accessing care.
- Act as a voice for your community by sharing the thoughts and opinions you have heard from your friends, family, or neighbors about their experiences with health care.
- Work with other members to make Advisory Council group agreements and follow them.
What is the time commitment?
We understand life is busy. If you’re interested but worried about the time commitment, let us know. We will work with your schedule to find the best times to meet.
- We aim for Council members to commit to at least 1 year of service.
- There are 4 virtual meetings per year (1 meeting every 3 months).
- Each meeting is 2 hours long at most.
Do Council members get paid?
We value your time, expertise, and invaluable lived experiences.
As a Council member, you will receive a gift card for each Council meeting you attend.
- CHPW members: $50 gift card per session
- Caregivers of CHPW members: $25 gift card per session
Interested in joining an Advisory Council?
We would love for you to join us!
The first step is to talk with a member of CHPW’s Member Advisory Council Team. During this call, we will provide an overview of the Member Advisory Council, give you more details about what it means to be on the Council, and you will have the chance to ask us any questions you may have.
To see if joining an Advisory Council is right for you, email [email protected] with your contact information:
- Your full name
- Your phone number
- How you would like us to contact you (Call, email, or both)
After you email us, a member of our team will reach out to you.
You may also be nominated by one of your care team providers (care managers, doctors, nurses, etc.).
Advisory Council news and updates
Find all Advisory Council updates here.
Advisory Council meeting materials
Meeting agendas and Council guidelines coming soon!
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