HCPF Updates

“New Launch Date for Shared Application Process: In preparation for 2015 open enrollment, HCPF and Connect for Health Colorado will launch a joint application process to improve the consumer experience which relies on complex technology; joining IT systems that have functioned independently until now. These enhancements include:

• A single application to quickly learn if consumers qualify for Medicaid, Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), or a federal tax credit and/or cost sharing reduction through Connect for Health Colorado.
• Applicants will receive joint letters from HCPF and Connect for Health Colorado explaining what health coverage program they qualify for.
• Aligning account sign-on functionality for Colorado.gov/PEAK and ConnectforHealthCO.com so consumers will only need one login.

Additionally, we are enhancing Colorado’s nationally recognized technology that allows for real-time eligibility determinations. Consumers may be able to find out immediately if they qualify for Medicaid or CHP+. To successfully implement these enhancements, HCPF and Connect for Health Colorado have set a revised go-live date for the shared application and eligibility system. The new launch date will be November 9. 

Training for County Eligibility Workers and Medical Assistance Sites: The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) will be delivering Open Enrollment, SES and Medicaid QA training to County Eligibility Workers and Medical Assistance (MA) Sites through Train-the-Trainer sessions and Regional trainings. In addition, an online training course will be available. Click here for additional information regarding the instructor led and online trainings as well as registration information.

Click here to view the latest issue of HCPF’s ACA Implementation News. [Source: HCPF]