ACA Implementation Newsletter

Click here for the latest ACA Implementation Newsletter from December 27th. This issue contains links to the most common questions and answers on Colorado.gov/Health, a new ACA webinar co-hosted by HCPF and Division of Insurance, an ACC announcement and links to new resources.  Also, it provides the latest enrollment update from Connect for Health Colorado. [Source:  HCPF]

The Colorado Health Foundation hosts an Application Information Webinar for February 15th application deadline

The Colorado Health Foundation is hosting an application information webinar on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 11:00am for prospective grant applicants.  The webinar gives representatives from nonprofits that work in health care, health coverage and healthy living a chance to learn about the Foundation’s grantmaking program.  Register now.

The Colorado Health Foundation’s upcoming grant application deadline is February 15th.  Proposals must be received by 5pm on the deadline date.  You may submit an application at any time and it will be reviewed at the next grant cycle. [Source:  Colorado Health Foundation]

State Health and HealthTeamWorks release pregnancy-related depress guideline

“HealthTeamWorks and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) are releasing their Pregnancy-Related Depression Guideline. This new resource supplements the widely used Adult Depression Guideline previously developed by HealthTeamWorks. The supplement covers risk factors, cross-cultural considerations and suggested approaches. HealthTeamWorks and CDPHE will continue their collaboration in 2013-14 to implement the PRD supplemental guideline in diverse settings around Colorado. To learn more, contact Krista Beckwith (krista.beckwith@state.co.us) at CDPHE.”  [Source:  COPrevent]

New Resources from HCPF Online Now

"Next Enrollment Metrics Release:  Connect for Health Colorado and Colorado Medicaid will release joint enrollment metrics on January 2, 2014.  This update will include metrics for enrollment through December 31, 2013.

Accountable Care Collaborative Reaches Enrollment Milestone:  The Department recently announced it has enrolled its 400,000th member into the Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC) program.  To view the Department's press release click here and for more information about the ACC click here.

PEAK Instructions Available Online:  The Department has added an additional online resource.  Instructions for printing a Medicaid card, making CHP+ and Medicaid buy-in payments, and completing a redetermination online are available at Colorado.gov/HCPF/ACAResources under the PEAK Resources heading

Resources for Agents & Brokers:  The Department has developed a new set of resources for Agents and Brokers including a webinar and the corresponding slides on PEAK and how to increase the likelihood an application may receive a real time determination.  You can view these new resources here.

Medicaid Benefits Starting Jan. 2014:  Important information has been released about the Medicaid benefits for 2014.  This fact sheet provides an overview of the benefits for current and newly eligible Medicaid clients beginning Janay 2014.

Medicaid Customer Contact Center: You can reach the Customer Contact Center at:

• Toll Free: 1-800-221-3943/TDD: 1-800-659-2656
• Email:  customer.service@hcpf.state.co.us
• Hours of operation:  Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:15pm"  [Source:  HCPF]

CDC offer quit-smoking for New Year’s resources

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is providing resources for those who want to support smokers ready to make a resolution to quit smoking for the New Year. They include links to a CDC feature article, quitting resources, and social media tools.”  [Source:  COPrevent]

Connect for Health Colorado News and Updates

• “Patty Fontneau blogs about customer enrollment process updates.
• Customers have until January 10th to send their first month’s premium for coverage starting January 1st.  More information is available here.
• Visit www.ConnectforHealthCO.com to start shopping today.”  [Source:  Connect for Health Colorado]

FINAL State Innovation Model Plan

Please see the final State Innovation Model Plan.  The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing thanks everyone who contributed.  The SHIP has been submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).  [Source:  HCPF]

Cancer Survivorship E-Learning Series for Primary Care Providers

“The Cancer Survivorship E-Learning Series for Primary Care Providers is a program of the National Cancer Survivorship Resource Center. The objectives of the 5 module series are to: 1) increase PCP awareness of the ongoing needs of cancer survivors, 2) increase PCP knowledge of how to care for cancer survivors, and 3) increase PCP ability to provide follow-up care for cancer survivors. Each module consists of one or more on-demand webinar presentations by clinicians and experts; interviews with cancer survivors; interactive features such as quizzes and patient/survivor case studies; and access to tools and resources to improve providers' knowledge and competencies related to post-treatment care of cancer survivors.

Participants will need approximately 60 minutes to complete each module, and continuing education credits (CEs) are available at no cost to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses.  Learn more today about this FREE resource!”  [Source:  COPrevent]

ACA Implementation Newsletter

Click here for the latest ACA Implementation Newsletter from December 19th.  This issue contains an overview of the key dates you should know, the latest PEAK resources, and links to new resources for Brokers and Agents.  It also provides the latest update on enrollment metrics from Medicaid and Connect for Health Colorado.  [Source:  HCPF]

Annual Lecture Series on Early Childhood Development

“Toxic Stress and the First Thousand Days: Policies, Program, Practitioners and Patients
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
5:00pm – Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres
6:00pm – Lecture – Lecture to be delivered by Dipesh Mavsaria, M.D.
7:00pm – Panel Discussion/Q&A

Location:  Rita BassTrauma & EMS Education Institute | Denver Health Campus | 190 6th Avenue @ Nannock | Denver, CO 80204

Seating is limited, RSVP required by January 10th.  Click here for more information.”  [Source:  COPrevent]

Colorado Academy of Family Physicians Annual Conference April 24-27

“This year’s CAFP Annual Scientific Conference (April 24-27) includes a new innovative conference format with expanded optional workshop sessions and infoPOEMS updates (“Blast Sessions”) with Mark Ebell, MD, and John Hickner, MD.  There will still be traditional lecture style presentations as well.  The conference is family-friendly with activities for all age and options child care available.  The conference is acceptable for up to 25 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Registration is required, click here for more details.”  [Source:  CORHIO]

Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Guideline Resources for Patients and Providers

“The newest heart disease and stroke prevention guidelines for doctors, released on November 12 by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology urge doctors to help patients avoid heart disease and stroke by prescribing drugs called statins for some, treating obesity as a disease, and providing other resources to help their patients stay healthy.

Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for obesity treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? These are among the questions patients can find answers to on the American Heart Association's website through their Guideline Resource Center.  Check out the What Guidelines Mean to You infographic.

Providers can join Colorado Foundation for Medical Care for a provider-focused webinar on the new guidelines on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, 12:30-1:30 (MT). Robert H. Eckel, MD, FAHA, co-chair of the expert work group responsible for the 2013 Lifestyle Management Guidelines will present. Register now for this informative webinar.”  [Source:  COPrevent]

December Medical Home Community Forum on Integrating Behavioral Health into Medical Homes

“Thank you to everyone that was able to join us for the presentations regarding “Integrating Behavioral Health into Medical Homes” at our December 10 Medical Home Community Forum.

Please see the recap of the forum and download presentation on our Colorado Medical Home website.  View the recording of the event on Livestream.”  [Source:  CDPHE]

CORHIO’s Recorded Webinars

Check out CORHIO’s list of recorded webinars including:

• Meaningful Use Stages 1 & 2: Making sure You Get the Most Out of Your EHR
• HIPAA Omnibus Update
• 2014 Clinical Quality Measures: Changes for the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program

[Source: CORHIO]

Local Foundations Provide Support to Expand CSPH Partnerships and Outreach

“Local Colorado foundations signaled ongoing support for improved community health with the announcement of a new, collaboratively funded grant to the Colorado School of Public Health. The Caring for Colorado Foundation, Colorado Health Foundation, Colorado Trust and Rose Community Foundation collaborated to donate $1.5 million to expand the school of public health's academic-community partnerships.

The grant will provide support to accelerate the school's move to online education for rural health professionals, build community health improvement capacity in response to the Affordable Care Act, and provide a forum for discussion on pressing public issues. The school plans to report on the grant's activities, including highlights of community activities, through the Center for Public Health Practice, publichealthpractice.org.”  [Source:  COPrevent]

Happy Holidays from ClinicNET!

Your work inspires us and at the holidays, we are especially grateful for the quality care you provide to uninsured, underinsured and low income Coloradans.

It is an honor to advocate for your clinics and lend a collective voice to your efforts. We wish you the happiest of holidays and look forward to working with you in 2014!

Sincerely,

Sharon, Brooke & JoJo

Update on Enrollment and Key Dates to Know

“The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing issued a joint press release with Connect for Health Colorado on updated enrollment metrics. You can find more information about the Medicaid expansion metrics by viewing our fact sheet.

Key dates for you to know:

• December 20, 2013 – Date by which Coloradans are encouraged to submit applications for financial assistance for coverage that started January 1, 2014.
• December 23, 2013 – Deadline to select a private health insurance plan on Connect for Health Colorado that will take effect January 1, 2014.
• January 1, 2014 – Earliest date coverage begins for newly eligible Medicaid or private health insurance plans purchased through Connect for Health Colorado.
• January 10, 2014 – Deadline for Connect for Health Colorado customers to make first month’s premium payment for January 1, 2014 coverage.
• March 31, 2014 – Open enrollment for Connect for Health Colorado ends (Note: Medicaid does not have an open enrollment period).”  [Source:  HCPF]

The Colorado Trust Offers New Funding Opportunity

“The Colorado Trust is pleased to announce another funding opportunity to increase awareness and understanding of health equity.  We are continuing the Health Equity Learning Series through 2014 and will host experts over luncheon events in Denver on the following dates:

• February 26, 2014
• May 8, 2014
• August 21, 2014
• November 13, 2014

We would like to partner with others across the state to live-stream the event in their communities, over lunch, followed by discussion and networking.

Through an abbreviated Request for Applications process, we would like to encourage nonprofit organizations and groups to apply to host the four events, with Colorado Trust grants supporting associated costs such as facility rentals, audio/visual technical supports, event marketing, food and the like.  Please note that applications are due to The Colorado Trust by noon on Friday, January 17, 2014.  For more information about this Request for Applications, please contact Chris Armijo (chris@coloradotrust.org), Program Officer, The Colorado Trust.”  [Source:  The Colorado Trust]

Donation of Flu Vaccine from Sanofi – Please Order with AmeriCares by December 20th

“AmeriCares recently received a donation of flu vaccine from Sanofi-Pasteur, and is making these vaccines available to free clinics across the county.  Product information for Sanofi’s intradermal FluZone can be found here.  Make sure to submit all requests by Friday, December 20th, 2013.  You can expect to receive the vaccine within a few weeks of submitting your requests.

How to Participate:

• Submit your request for flu vaccine, no later than December 20th.
• Create an account with AmeriCares.

Questions? Contact AmeriCares US Medical Assistance team at 203-658-9690 or uspartnerships@americares.org.”  [Source:  NAFC Newsletter]

Convening Meeting of the Colorado Primary Care Collaborative, January 9th

"The Colorado Primary Care Collaborative (CPCC) would like to invite you to participate as a supporter of our exciting initiative. The CPCC is a broad coalition of heath care providers, business leaders, patient advocacy and special interest groups, insurance brokers and health plans. Your participation in the collaborative will ensure your voice in our broad coalition. To achieve our mission, we work in partnership with our members and fellow medical home advocates to promote the vision of the CPCC by:

• Disseminating results and outcomes from medical home initiatives and clearing communicating their impact on patient experience, quality of care, population health and health care costs.
• Advocating for public policy that advances and builds support for primary care and the medical home, including payment reform, patient engagement, and employer benefit initiatives.
• Convening health care experts, thought leaders, and consumers to promote learning, awareness, and innovation of the medical home model.

The CPCC will convene a meeting on January 9, 2014. Please view the updated Agenda. Click here to view the event flyer. You are invited to hear details about the new organization and how it will improve health care in Colorado. Please let us know if you would be interested in supporting this new exciting organization and if you would like to attend the January 9, 2014 meeting to learn more. RSVP to the CAFP’s Erin Watwood, erin@coloradofp.org." [Source: Colorado Primary Care Collaborative]

Save the Date: 2014 Western Regional PCPCC Conference

“Join us in Denver at the 2014 Western Regional PCPCC Conference, June 9-10, 2014, where you can network and dialogue with colleagues and friends about key opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in our efforts to achieve the goals of the Triple Aim. Together we’ll address challenges head on and generate momentum to reach the summit! Click here to view the informational flyer. “ [Source: Colorado Academy of Family Physicians]

Connect for Health Colorado Updates

• "The deadline for signing up is December 23rd and customers now have until January 10th to send their first month’s premium for coverage starting January 1st.  More information is available here.
• Although the Open Enrollment period of SHOP officially ends December 13th, Connect for Health Colorado will be assisting brokers, small employers and their employees in finalizing their enrollments until December 20th.
• The Customer Service Center has added Sunday hours to accommodate more customers.  Representatives will be available from 9am-9pm on December 15th and 22nd.
• The best times to call the Customer Service Center during the week are 7am-9am and 6pm-8pm.
• Visit www.ConnectforHealthCO.com to start shopping today."  [Source:  Connect for Health Colorado]

ACA Implementation Newsletter

Click here for the latest ACA Implementation Newsletter from December 12th.  This issue contains an overview of the latest PEAK resources, information about an upcoming PEAK support call and trainings, and the latest from Connect for Health Colorado.  [Source:  HCPF]

New Framework for School Behavioral Health Services

“The Colorado Legacy Foundation (CLF) recently released the Colorado Framework for School Behavioral Health Services, which includes a best practices blueprint for comprehensive school behavioral health services, a roadmap of critical success elements, and tools and resources to support schools in their implementation of comprehensive behavioral health systems.

The Framework supports the integration of behavioral health supports in schools with local behavioral health systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) combined with a System of Care (SOC).  The development of the Framework was guided by a leadership advisory committee comprised of education and behavioral health professionals and was informed by a literature review, interviews and focus groups, and a statewide gaps and barriers analysis.  Click here for more information.”  [Source:  COPrevent]

AAP accepting applications for Tobacco Cessation Clinical Practice Training

“The American Academy of Pediatrics Julius B. Richmond Center of Excellence is seeking applications for a training that will educate clinicians about messages, tools and counseling protocols to screen and counsel patients and families about cessation and secondhand smoke exposure during clinical encounters. Clinicians will be taught how to effectively integrate these practices into their existing practice systems. Applicants are encouraged to attend the training in pairs of a pediatrician and another member of the practice team. There will be two separate trainings and applicants will attend one of the two. Coach airfare, transportation between airport and hotel, hotel accommodations (2 nights maximum), and meals included. For more information, read the application. To be considered, applications must be received by 4:00pm CST on January 31, 2014. Please email questions to richmondcenter@aap.org.”  [Source:  COPrevent]

New guidelines for food allergies

“To combat the rise in children’s food allergies, the Centers for Disease Control recently released a 108-page comprehensive guide to assist schools.  The “Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs” meticulously documents procedures and policies regarding the disease.”  [Source:  COPrevent]

HealthTeamWorks is accepting applications for the 2014 installment of the PCMH Foundations program and Innovations program

“HealthTeamWorks is now accepting applications for the 2014 installment of our PCMH Foundations program after receiving a generous grant from the Colorado Health Foundation. The grant, which will provide practice transformation coaching to more than 100 Colorado practices free of cost, supports a program starting in January of 2014.

In an effort to provide support to those practices early on in their transformation while also providing advanced curriculum to practices across Colorado already on their transformation journey, the program will encompass two parts.

A continuation of the current PCMH Foundations program will continue to lay the groundwork for practice transformation of new practices and those still early on in their journey to practice transformation.  A more advanced Innovations program will expand on pre-established concepts and continue support for many practices who are looking to achieve the Triple Aim.

For more information, watch a webinar, view this flier, and/or join an informational call.  To apply for PCMH Foundation, click here.

Applications will be accepted through the end of the year and organizations interested in these free services to enhance value and quality of care should contact Amber Carlson for more information at 303-446-7200 or jkleppe@healthteamworks.org.”  [Source:  HealthTeamWorks]

CMS Revises Meaningful Use Timeline: Stage 2 Extended Through 2016

“The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on 12/6/13 announced a revised timeline for Meaningful Use Stage 2 and 3. Under the revised timeline, Stage 2 will be extended through 2016 and Stage 3 will begin in 2017 for those providers that have completed at least two years in Stage 2.

According to their announcement the goal of this change is two-fold: first, to allow CMS and ONC to focus efforts on the successful implementation of the enhanced patient engagement, interoperability and health information exchange requirements in Stage 2; and second, to utilize data from Stage 2 participation to inform policy decisions for Stage 3.  Click here to read more.”  [Source:  CCI Voice]

New All Payer Claims Data Provides CO with Expansive Health Care Insights

“Hospital readmission rates for Medicaid and commercially insured individuals are now available on the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (APCD) website demonstrating, for the first time, quality of care provided to Coloradans under 65.  Generic prescription medication use and claims from 2012 are also now available on the public site, providing Colorado communities with a more expansive view of cost and health care services being used by their population.  Read the full press release and visit www.cohealthdata.org for more.”  [Source:  CIVHC]

Notice: Revised Adult Benefit Coverage Standard

“The Department posted an official 45 Day Public Notice inviting the greater public to comment on the revised Adult Dental Benefit Coverage Standard.  Both the notice and the revised standard can be viewed here. The public comment period closes January 19th, 2014.

If you were unable to attend the Dental Benefits Collaborative meeting on December 6th concerning pediatric dental care, including hospital-based care, you may listen to a recording of the meeting by dialing 719-457-0820 (or toll free 888-203-1112) and entering replay code 445324000.”  [Source:  HCPF]

Medicaid Breast and Cervical Cancer Program

“Effective Dec. 1, individuals diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer by community providers may be eligible for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program through Medicaid. Previously, eligibility was limited to clients who were diagnosed by certain providers throughout the state. The Breast and Cervical Cancer Program is a Medicaid program for women who have been diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer. Treatment may also be available for certain breast and cervical cancer conditions that may lead to cancer if not treated. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer, please go to www.colorado.gov/hcpf for more information or call Diane Stayton at the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing at (303) 866-2385.”  [Source:  COPrevent]

ACA Pediatric Dental Benefit Webcast

“This webcast, on December 18th at 9:00am, will cover issues that consumer assisters and oral health stakeholders in Regional VIII should consider to ensure that all children have access to affordable, high quality dental coverage.  Topics include:

• Overview of ACA Pediatric Dental Benefit
• Marketplace Coverage in Region III:  Benchmarks, Participating Dental Plans, and Optimal Benefit Design
• Providing Consumer Assistance Regarding Covered Benefits, Service Limits, and Out-of-Pocket Expenses
• Consumer Protections, Network Adequacy, and Tracking Consumers’ Experience

Colin Reusch, Senior Policy Analyst with the Children’s Dental Health Project will facilitate the webinar.  If you plan to join the webcast, please pre-register.  To access the webcast on December 18th, go to http://services.choruscall.com/links/hrsa131218.html.”  [Source:  Oral Health Colorado]

PEAK Updates and Consumer Resources from HCPF

“PEAK Enhancements Effective December 6th
The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing has made additional upgrades effective December 6, 2013 to the PEAK application for Medical Assistance programs.  The recent upgrades seek to improve the ability for an applicant to receive a real time determination (immediate approval or denial) when completing a Medical Assistance only application.  Click here to find out more about the most recent upgrades.

Checking Your Medical Assistance Application Status
Coloradans can check the status of their Medical Assistance Application (Medicaid and CHP+) by calling 1-800-359-1991 between 8:00am and 6:00pm Monday through Friday.  If you are awaiting an eligibility determination visit Colorado.gov/HCPF/MyApplication for your next steps.

Resources

• Real Time Eligibility Tips
• Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP) and the Affordable Care Act Fact Sheet
• Medicaid Benefits Package beginning January 2014
• Click here for more resources.

Click here to view the latest ACA Implementation Newsletter from December 5th.”  [Source:  HCPF]

New Cholesterol Screening Guidelines Announced

“The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology announced a new practice Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults as well as a risk assessment tool for providers to use. Three other guidelines were also released: two on screening for and management cardiovascular risk and one on the evaluation and treatment obesity. Find links to all four guidelines here.”  [Source:  ACU]

Colorado Finds Savings from Accountable Care Collaborative

“Visit the Colorado pages of NASHP’s Medical Home Map and State Accountable Care Map to learn more about a recent report on the state’s Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC).  The report estimates $44 million gross reduction ($6 million net reduction) in total cost of care in the initiative’s second year, as well as reduced hospital admissions and readmissions, use of high-cost imaging services, and emergency room utilization, and improved chronic disease management. Launched in 2011 to expand medical homes for Colorado Medicaid enrollees, the ACC program uses a regional model to support practices in providing medical home-caliber care.  NASHP has been working to support Colorado medical homes projects since 2007.”  [Source:  NASHP]

Insuring Our Future Updates

Insuring Our Future has released an updated fact sheet and new Geographic Rate Issue messaging. You can find other helpful resources and fact sheets under the Resources section of their website.

Save the Date for The Forum 2014!

SAVE THE DATE!
April 9-11, 2014
Sheraton Denver West Hotel
Lakewood, CO
Registration to open soon!

Click here to submit suggestions for this year’s conference agenda.

Dental Benefits Collaborative Meeting

“The next Dental Benefits Collaborative meeting will be held on Friday, December 6th, 2013 from 9:00am-12:00pm at the Lowry Conference Center, 1061 Akron Way, Bldg. 697, Denver 80230.  Please review the meeting agenda and PowerPoint presentation.  The topic under discussion will be pediatric dental care, including hospital-based care.

To attend the meeting by telephone, dial 1-877-829-7831 and enter the passcode 423066.  If you have questions please contact Kimberley.Smith@state.co.us or call (303) 866-3977.”  [Source:  HCPF]

The Connect Campaign will conclude in March 2014

"The Colorado Coalition for the Medically Underserved has been proudly convening the Connect to Coverage, Connect to Care Campaign since April 2011.  As a result of this Campaign’s great work, we had a successful implementation of the limited Medicaid expansion for low-income adults without dependent children and we are on our way to increasing the eligibility levels to 133% for this same population (as well as for parents).

We have decided that the Campaign has accomplished its mission and the time is right for this group to conclude in March 2014.  You can still engage in the ongoing work with Covering Kids and Families, who will continue to focus on eligibility, outreach, and enrollment for kids and parents, along with monitoring and proposing solutions for strong implementation of the ACA in Colorado. They welcome your insights and participation in their work groups or by subscribing to their monthly newsletter.

In the remaining months, we will dedicate freed-up resources to the “connect to care” piece, as this is more important than ever with the expansion of coverage and is an outstanding issues that needs intentional focus and action.  Please contact Aubrey Hill via email (aubrey.hill@ccmu.org) with any general thoughts or questions."  [Source: The Connect Campaign]

Oral Health Breakfast Briefing at the Colorado Health Institute

“On Tuesday, December 17th, from 9:30-10:30am, the Colorado Health Institute will be hosting a breakfast briefing on their new county-level supply and demand analysis, More Dental Insurance: Enough Dental Care? A Supply and Demand Analysis of Expanded Dental Benefits in Colorado’s Medicaid Program.  They will be answering questions such as will there be enough dentists? Will there be enough dentists who accept Medicaid? What promising initiatives are underway to increase access to dental care?

Please RSVP to Kathy Helm at helmk@coloradohealthinstitute.org by Friday, December 13th.”  [Source:  Colorado Health Institute]

December PEAK View

"PEAK Online System Enhancements
The state will be launching two exciting enhancements to the PEAK online system on December 15th, which will allow a more dynamic application and online redeterminations/renewals will be incorporated into Manage My Account.  The PEAK Outreach Team is preparing webinar materials to support the December launch.  We have scheduled a webinar for Friday, December 13th, from 1-2PM. Click here for registration details.

Medical Assistance Application Status
Coloradans are now able to check the status of their Medical Assistance Application (includes Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus) by calling 1-800-359-1991.  Customer service representatives are available to provide assistance between 8am and 6pm Monday-Friday.  Applicants will need to provide their Application Tracking Number.

Recorded Webinars
Connect for Health Colorado Application Walk Through
Make Premium Payments Online
Account Creation and Password Reset
How to Print a Medical Card Online"

[Source:  PEAK]

RFP: Basic Human Needs Community Navigator Learning Cluster

“The Denver Foundation is requesting applications to participate from nonprofit organizations interested in joining the Basic Human Needs Community Navigator Learning Cluster.  This project is a two-year intensive Peer Learning Cluster among nonprofit and resident community navigators designed to leverage existing assets to develop a system of Basic Human Needs Community Navigators within targeted Metro Denver communities.  The work of this Cluster will focus on connecting low-income immigrant and refugee communities and low-income communities of color to available services.

Please visit the Request for Proposal and the website for more information.  Proposals should be submitted by Monday, December 30, 2013.”  [Source:  The Denver Foundation]

HCPF At A Glance and ACA Implementation Newsletter

Click here for the latest ACA Implementation Newsletter from November 27th. This issue contains an overview of the latest PEAK application resources, including who applicants can call to get the status of their application, an update on Medicaid benefits and the latest outreach activities from Connect for Health Colorado.

The November At A Glance publication provides information on major initiatives including policy changes and program updates from the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. [Source: HCPF]

News from Connect for Health Colorado

• “Our Android mobile app is now available in the Google Play store.  Learn more.
• Hear more enrollment stories from our customers.
• The enrollment deadline for January 1st coverage has been extended to December 23rd. The full open enrollment period continues until March 31, 2014.
• Read our press release about Health Coverage.
• Visit us during our statewide Holiday Connect-to-Coverage RV Tour to educate Coloradans about their health insurance options.  Learn more.
• Look at our new metrics.
• Patty Fontneau blogs about new developments as we enter the holidays, including a new enrollment campaign.
• Interested in becoming a Health Coverage Guide? Please see the Connect for Health Assistance Network sites.
• If you need help with the financial assistance application process, information is available here.
• Customer Service Center hours will be extended on certain days in December. You can reach a trained representative from 7am to 8pm Monday through Saturday at 1-855-752-6749.”  [Source: Connect for Health Colorado]