“Understanding the March 31 Deadline: The deadline for uninsured Coloradans to enroll in commercial health insurance for 2014 is March 31. After that, uninsured Coloradans cannot get commercial coverage until 2015 unless they have a special circumstance, such as losing a job that provided coverage or moving to the state. The next open enrollment period will be November 15, 2014 to February 15, 2015. Coloradans can apply for Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus at any point during the year. More information is available here.
Individual Penalty for Not Having Health Insurance May Be Higher Than You Think: The penalty for not having health insurance in 2014 is not as simple as many people think, and probably more than the $95 minimum under the federal health law. The Tax Policy Center has an ACA Tax Penalty Calculator that can show the penalty amount with just a few clicks. Click here for the calculator. National Public Radio has a new story about the penalty here.” [Source: Connect for Health Colorado]
Thursday, March 13, 2014
ACC Feedback Requested
“During the last Provider and Community Relations meeting we discussed some of the challenges that consumer and health systems partners are experiencing with Health Colorado and the enrollment and attribution process. If you have specific examples or areas of concern please email them to barbara.martin@state.co.us. We will try to group the concerns into buckets that will be reviewed at the next PRC meeting.” [Source: CDPHE]
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
ClinicNET Conversations: March Blog Post by ClinicNET Executive Director, Sharon Adams
Check out Sharon's March blog post, “Health Care Reform Realities… Some Expected, Some Not So Much.” This is Sharon’s second post as part of a new monthly blog series titled ClinicNET Conversations, where Sharon will blog about a topic relevant to the health care environment that impacts our affiliate clinics.
“While we are certainly experiencing some early wins in expanding coverage and enhancing coordination, we’re also beginning to understand the realities of what we’re creating. There are new challenges… some of them unanticipated and others known but now magnified.” Continue reading…
“While we are certainly experiencing some early wins in expanding coverage and enhancing coordination, we’re also beginning to understand the realities of what we’re creating. There are new challenges… some of them unanticipated and others known but now magnified.” Continue reading…
Interested in learning more about CareMessage? Check out the recorded informational webinar!
“CareMessage is a Stanford University-born award-winning 501(c)3 nonprofit health technology organization based in San Francisco. CareMessage helps clinics reduce no-shows and save time spent on patient education and outreach, while improving patient health outcomes and reducing overall costs. The technology complements existing clinic EMR systems and can be used by clinics without an EMR system.
With funding from the Packard Foundation CareMessage is distributing its service free of charge to Colorado's community safety net clinics for a year. Although this campaign is primarily targeted at free and charitable clinics, nearly all community safety net clinics serving the low-income residents of Colorado are eligible to participate.
Check out the recorded informational webinar! Click here to view the webinar and enter the password: caremessage. If you would like more information after viewing the webinar, the informational document and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page, please fill out this short interest form. Someone from CareMessage will schedule a follow-up call. If you have any questions contact freeclinics@caremessage.org.” [Source: CareMessage]
With funding from the Packard Foundation CareMessage is distributing its service free of charge to Colorado's community safety net clinics for a year. Although this campaign is primarily targeted at free and charitable clinics, nearly all community safety net clinics serving the low-income residents of Colorado are eligible to participate.
Check out the recorded informational webinar! Click here to view the webinar and enter the password: caremessage. If you would like more information after viewing the webinar, the informational document and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page, please fill out this short interest form. Someone from CareMessage will schedule a follow-up call. If you have any questions contact freeclinics@caremessage.org.” [Source: CareMessage]
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Free Webinar: Improve Security and Reduce IT Costs by Moving to the Cloud
“Join DASH and ClearDATA for a free educational and informational webinar focused on affordable methods rural and urban safety net facilities can use to improve PHI security, simplify your back-up and disaster recovery systems, improve performance and reduce your IT costs. Tuesday, March 18th 10:00-10:45am MST. Register Today!
The benefits of cloud technology make it an attractive option for rural and urban safety net healthcare facilities wanting to improve security and reliability while simultaneously lowering IT costs. The difficulty is understanding where to start, which data and systems can be migrated, and determining resource requirements and costs.
DASH and ClearDATA can help. During this webinar we'll discuss the key benefits of adopting cloud-technology for data back-up, disaster recovery, and application hosting. You'll hear real world examples of healthcare organizations that have made the move, the challenges they faced, and the experience they had making the transition.” [Source: DASH and ClearDATA]
The benefits of cloud technology make it an attractive option for rural and urban safety net healthcare facilities wanting to improve security and reliability while simultaneously lowering IT costs. The difficulty is understanding where to start, which data and systems can be migrated, and determining resource requirements and costs.
DASH and ClearDATA can help. During this webinar we'll discuss the key benefits of adopting cloud-technology for data back-up, disaster recovery, and application hosting. You'll hear real world examples of healthcare organizations that have made the move, the challenges they faced, and the experience they had making the transition.” [Source: DASH and ClearDATA]
HCPF Updates
“New Video About the Accountable Care Collaborative: The Department has just released a new animated video about the Accountable Care Collaborative. Check out our new video here that helps to explain what the ACC is and how it helps Medicaid clients get connected to the right services, in the right setting, at the right time.
New Medicaid Benefits Column by Chief Medical Officer: The Department’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Judy Zerzan recently penned a Community Column about Medicaid benefits. Check out Dr. Zerzan’s article here and feel free to include this column in your publications.
Deadline for Coverage: Coloradans have until March 31, 2014 to sign up for health insurance coverage. If you do not apply for coverage by the deadline, you may be subject to a federal penalty. Also, you will have to wait until the next open enrollment period to apply for financial assistance to help buy coverage if you miss the March 31, 2014 deadline. Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) do not have an open enrollment period; you can apply at any time. For more information about the Connect for Health Colorado open enrollment period click here. To find out more about your health insurance coverage options to go Colorado.gov/Health.
HealthColorado Customer Support: HealthColorado is a state program that helps people in Medicaid choose the health plan they want to get Medicaid services through. HealthColorado sends letters to all newly enrolled Medicaid clients letting them know about their Medicaid health plan options. Call HealthColorado to find out about Medicaid health plans and how to enroll. The HealthColorado number is not for information on Medicaid benefits or to find out if you qualify. In Denver: 303-839-2120. Outside of Denver: 1-888-367-6557.
Click here to view the latest ACA Implementation News from March 6th.
Please see the CICP Newsletter for March 2014.” [Source: HCPF]
New Medicaid Benefits Column by Chief Medical Officer: The Department’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Judy Zerzan recently penned a Community Column about Medicaid benefits. Check out Dr. Zerzan’s article here and feel free to include this column in your publications.
Deadline for Coverage: Coloradans have until March 31, 2014 to sign up for health insurance coverage. If you do not apply for coverage by the deadline, you may be subject to a federal penalty. Also, you will have to wait until the next open enrollment period to apply for financial assistance to help buy coverage if you miss the March 31, 2014 deadline. Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) do not have an open enrollment period; you can apply at any time. For more information about the Connect for Health Colorado open enrollment period click here. To find out more about your health insurance coverage options to go Colorado.gov/Health.
HealthColorado Customer Support: HealthColorado is a state program that helps people in Medicaid choose the health plan they want to get Medicaid services through. HealthColorado sends letters to all newly enrolled Medicaid clients letting them know about their Medicaid health plan options. Call HealthColorado to find out about Medicaid health plans and how to enroll. The HealthColorado number is not for information on Medicaid benefits or to find out if you qualify. In Denver: 303-839-2120. Outside of Denver: 1-888-367-6557.
Click here to view the latest ACA Implementation News from March 6th.
Please see the CICP Newsletter for March 2014.” [Source: HCPF]
Monday, March 10, 2014
Update on Adult Dental Benefit and Childrens Dental Benefit
“Adult Dental Benefit
- As previously announced, the Adult Dental Rule will go before the Medical Services Board for initial adoption on March 14, 2014. As a reminder, rule adoption is generally a multi-month process.
- A revised version of the Dental Listening Log – which contains comments and questions received as part of the Dental Benefits Collaborative – has been posted online.
- Policy update: while full dentures will not be a covered benefit as of July 1, the Department has decided to cover adjustments & relines for those who have dentures. We will update the Adult Dental Benefit Coverage Standard and Adult Dental rule accordingly.
- The draft Childrens Dental Benefit Coverage Standard has been posted online for a 45-Day Public Comment Period.” [Source: HCPF]
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