To Our Valued Stakeholders,
I hope you are all are staying well and staying home! I’m
writing a little earlier in the week than usual because I am asking for your
help.
As I announced
last Friday, we opened
up a Special Enrollment period for Coloradans who are
currently uninsured or about to lose coverage due to COVID-19. That coverage
will start April 1, but Coloradans must enroll by next Friday, April
3 to receive coverage under this COVD-19 rule. Visit
our website to learn more.
Although we are generating some interest with nearly 2,000
people enrolling in the first five days, we could use your help spreading
the word about this Special Enrollment period to make sure those who aren’t
covered can get that April 1 coverage. Please share this information with your
network and community, since we don’t have much time left.
Please pass on to your constituents and stakeholders as
soon as you can that Coloradans who want to sign up for coverage through
Connect for Health Colorado can complete an application online and select a
health insurance plan through our website at ConnectforHealthCO.com. Our
certified brokers, assisters and enrollment centers are all taking phone
appointments and we’ve added Customer Service Center weekend hours during this
period. To get help enrolling, point people to our many avenues to get that
help.
Life Change Events, such as losing job coverage
As always, Coloradans can sign up for a plan any time of
the year if they experience other
qualifying life change events, including loss of job-based
coverage. Residents who qualify for Health First Colorado (Medicaid) or the
Child Health Plan Plus program can also enroll online through
the PEAK application any time during the
year.
Thank you for your help getting the word out and helping
keep Colorado covered.
In the News
Media outlets have helped us get the word out around the state from Grand Junction to Loveland and Boulder. The Spanish radio talk show “Hablemos Hoy” also featured Connect for Health Colorado to discuss the special enrollment.
Take care,
Kevin
Patterson, MURP, MPA
Chief Executive Officer
Connect for Health Colorado