This post is part of an ongoing series called Little Known Medicaid Benefits. The series explains types of uncommon benefits, including eli [...]
Assisting COFA Migrants with Health Coverage
Background The Compact of Free Association (COFA) is an agreement created in 1986 between the U.S. and the Republic of the Marshall Islands [...]
2021 CHAS Highlights Importance of Continuous Eligibility for Maintaining Coverage
In October, the Colorado Health Institute released the 2021 Colorado Health Access Survey (CHAS), Navigating Uncharted Waters: The Pandemic [...]
2020 Census in Review
Last year, CKF published a blog from guest contributor Cass Christopher about the importance of completing the 2020 Census. This blog follo [...]
What is Emergency Medicaid and why should you talk to your clients about it?
Emergency Medicaid is a program for Coloradans who are not eligible for regular Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program) benefit [...]
Talking to Clients about the CHP+ State Managed Care Network Transition
Background: In Colorado, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) manage services for people enrolled in Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). Historical [...]
2021 State Legislative Session Comes to an End
Written by Cass Christopher, Colorado Community Health Network The Colorado General Assembly adjourned the 2021 legislative session on Tuesd [...]
Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
As of early June, about 41% of people living in the United States are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Studies show that people who are va [...]
Little Known Medicaid Benefits: Burial Assistance Program
This blog is part of an ongoing series about little-known Medicaid benefits. An overview of Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Prog [...]
Public Charge 101
Updated May 2021 What is Public Charge? The public charge test applies when someone applies for a visa to enter the U.S., when an individua [...]