Gaja Health offers community-based health advocacy for Medi-Cal beneficiaries in Alameda County, simplifying access to essential social services. Their Health Advocates provide personalized guidance and support through a mobile app to connect members with resources for housing, food security, employment, and emotional well-being.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Individuals enrolled in or eligible for Medi-Cal in Alameda County often face challenges navigating complex social services and healthcare systems to address essential needs. This complexity can lead to delayed access to critical support for housing, food, employment, and emotional well-being, impacting overall health outcomes.
Solution
Gaja Health provides a community-based health advocacy service designed to simplify access to essential support for Medi-Cal beneficiaries in Alameda County. The company deploys Health Advocates, who are trained professionals from the community, to offer personalized guidance and support. These advocates engage with members to understand their unique goals and challenges, facilitating connections to resources for housing, food security, employment opportunities, and emotional well-being. Gaja Health aims to act as a trusted partner, reducing the administrative burden and improving the member experience in accessing vital services. The program is delivered through a mobile application that supports communication, resource discovery, and goal tracking.
Target Audience
The primary target audience consists of individuals enrolled in or eligible for Medi-Cal and residing in Alameda County, particularly those who have received a "Welcome to Gaja Health" email from Anthem as part of the Nutrition Life Essentials Kit benefit.
Features
- Personalized health advocacy provided by community-based Health Advocates.
- Mobile application for members to communicate with advocates, access resources, and track progress.
- Focus on addressing social determinants of health, including housing, food security, and employment.
- Support for emotional well-being through dedicated advocacy and resources.
- Partnership with Anthem to support members utilizing the Nutrition Life Essentials Kit benefit.
- Program duration of 90 days with accessible support available 7 days a week.
- In-app features include direct messaging, a resource search function for recipes and self-care tips, and a saving mechanism for preferred content.
- Data privacy and security measures compliant with relevant healthcare regulations.