ACA Communications Updates

New on Colorado.gov/health
Cartoon: How do I apply?

HCPF Customer Service Number
All clients wishing to reach the HCPF Customer Service can now call the toll-free 1-800-221-3943, regardless of where they are in the state. Clients within the Denver metro area will no longer have to use 303-866-3513. The 303-866-3513 Denver metro area number will be retired, clients that call the 303-866-3513 will be directed to the toll-free 1-800-221-3943. The Colorado.gov/HCPF webpages are being updated to reflect this change. Please update any materials you have linked to the Colorado.gov/HCPF site. If you have questions about this change please contact Christine.Comer@state.co.us.

New ACA Consumer Resources
How to Apply for Insurance Handout (Also available in Spanish)
What You Need to Apply (Also available in Spanish)
Important Dates for Connect for Health CO and Medicaid Flyer (Available in English only)

New ACA Partner Resources
What Newly Eligible Can Expect--If Applying in Oct. or Nov. 2013 – This resource includes links to client correspondence examples.
Who Does What in Implementing ACA

Eligibility Site Toolkit for ACA Implementation
This toolkit page is designed to provide key information regarding the implementation of the ACA to eligibility sites including our county partners. It is a one stop shop for implementation updates, provides links to training and other reference materials including Command Center information.

ACA Implementation News
This week’s ACA Implementation News can be found online here.

Connect for Health Colorado
Connect for Health sent a message to consumers out a message earlier this week with information about how to apply for the advanced premium tax credits.  In October, consumers will need to work directly with their Customer Service Center to apply for the tax credit.  More information about their opening day is in the message.”  [Source: HCPF]