Resources
Topic Briefs
Research and Reports
"Kids' Health Care Access: Diagnosis and Prescription for Improvement"
A study of children's access to health care in metro Denver funded by the Colorado Health Foundation, Caring for Colorado Foundation, The Colorado Trust and Rose Community Foundation.
"Profile of the Uninsured in Colorado, 2004"
A data bulletin from the Colorado Health Institute.
"Automatically Enrolling Eligible Children and Families into Medicaid and SCHIP: Opportunities, Obstacles, and Options for Federal Policymakers"
Sixty-two percent of uninsured children and two-thirds of uninsured, poor parents qualify for publicly funded health coverage programs but are not enrolled. This report from the Commonwealth Fund assesses the potential impact of automatically enrolling children and parents.
"The Uninsured: A Primer"
This primer from the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured, updated with 2006 data, reviews the basic profile of the uninsured population, how they receive care, the latest trends in health insurance coverage and what the options are for increasing coverage.
"Covering All Children: Issues and Experience in State Policy Development"
This briefing from the National Academy for State Health Policy describes some of the most common strategies states use to achieve universal children's coverage, including expanding public programs and creating other opportunities for families with uninsured children, such as through buy-in programs and premium assistance programs.
"Health Insurance Subsidy Concept Paper"
A study by the Rose Community Foundation about providing financial assistance to lower-income individuals to help them obtain health care coverage.
"State of the States: Building Hope, Raising Expectations"
This report from the State Coverage Initiatives examines state-based reforms over the last decade and the lessons learned.
Note: Conclusions presented in studies and reports by outside organizations do not necessarily reflect the viewpoint of the Colorado Health Foundation.
Information for Consumers
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Medicaid/CHP+ Application Assistance Sites
Presumptive Eligibility Sites
Getting Covered: Finding Health Insurance When You Lose Your Job helps you understand your options when you lose a job that provided health insurance. This Families USA report will help you determine if you can join your spouse’s plan or find out if you’re able to maintain coverage under federal laws, like COBRA, HIPAA, TAARA and public programs.
The Colorado Health Foundation does not provide health insurance for individuals. However, we work with a number of organizations that may be able to help. Below are some options for Coloradans who cannot afford private insurance but do not qualify for public insurance programs such as Medicaid.
Cover Colorado was created by the Colorado Legislature to provide medical insurance for eligible Coloradans who, because of a preexisting medical condition, cannot get coverage from private insurers. It also serves as the state's plan for individuals who are eligible under the HIPPA.
Kaiser Connections provides low-cost health care coverage for families who otherwise could not afford health care. Full Kaiser Permanente benefits are available at greatly reduced rates for up to 24 months to eligible individuals and families. For an appointment or more information, call (303) 239-7120, (303) 239-7144 or (303) 239-7042.
The Colorado Community Health Network serves the uninsured and underinsured who make 200 percent or less of the Federal Poverty Level. The amount you pay for services is based on an assessment of your income and assets. The network does not cover the entire state, but it includes 15 different health centers throughout Colorado.
The Colorado Indigent Care Program provides discounted health care services to the uninsured and underinsured who make 250% or less of the Federal Poverty Level.