members under the SSI program have an added service available to them. Each new SSI member is offered a comprehensive health assessment which is conducted either in person or on the phone by a Care Manager. This is an in-depth assessment that seeks to determine each member's level of health, medical, social, psychological and other needs, and their level of self care. of self care.

Once an assessment is conducted a care plan is created with the member by their Care Manager. This care plan outlines services needed and is used to monitor the quality of care Abri SSI members receive. The assessment is also used to determine if the member is appropriate for Disease Management which seeks to assist members with specific conditions and educate them on self care.

SSI members are automatically enrolled in the Care Management Program and assigned to a personal Care Manager who will help them throughout their enrollment in Abri in a variety of ways. The Care Manager will help to coordinate care between providers, reduce any barriers encountered in accessing care, and educate the members about other programs or services available to them either through Abri or in the community.