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CCHI’s
Night Amongst the Stars…

We've come this far to pass nation-wide health care reform, now it's time to celebrate!


Come wish CCHI an early 10th year Anniversary on October 14th for our Night Amongst the Stars Event. We will celebrate the passage of health care reform, enjoy tasty treats, and be entertained by Denver’s very own Star: Hazel Miller!

Don’t miss this fun-filled evening of jazz, blues and funk, as well as delicious appetizers, cocktails and mingling with others who are also committed to expanding access to affordable, quality health care for all Coloradans.

Registration is open so purchase your ticket now and help us recognize and celebrate you, the "Stars" of health care…

Announcing Exchange Forums

(June 30, 2010) - Under the Affordable Care Act (national health reform enabling legislation), states have critical responsibilities for implementation of new federal policies.

One critical area for planning will be the development of exchanges – virtual marketplaces -where thousands of currently uninsured Coloradans will seek information to select and purchase health insurance. Many of these individuals and families will be eligible for federal subsidies to help them pay their insurance premiums. View the full annoucement

 


Please visit our Forums/Trainings tab under the Education and Outreach section for information about the Health Insurance Exchange Community Forums


DORA’s Commissioner of Insurance Warns Coloradans To Be On Alert

(June 30, 2010) - For Immediate Release

Sweeping changes mandated by Federal Health Care Reform are being implemented now and will continue through 2014.

Consumers searching for health insurance coverage since the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 (PPACA) should be on the lookout for scammers hoping to take advantage of the confusion surrounding the details of the new law. State insurance regulators are receiving complaints about scam artists going door-to-door selling “ObamaCare” insurance policies or claiming there is a limited open-enrollment period to buy health insurance. Some of these scam artists have even set up bogus toll-free numbers to sell policies. View full announcement


GAO ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO CO-OP PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 23, 2010) - Gene L. Dodaro, Acting Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), today announced the appointment of 15 members to the Advisory Board to the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) Program. The board, newly created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, will make recommendations to the Department of Health and Human Services on grants and loans to establish nonprofit, member-run health insurers serving the individual and small-group markets.

"The health reform legislation assigned GAO several new responsibilities, including naming members of the advisory board to the CO-OP Program. A number of highly qualified candidates applied for positions on the board. Today's appointees bring a range of impressive credentials and diverse experiences to this important advisory body," Dodaro said. Read full article.

 


Visit CCHI's Federal Reform Section for the latest updates from Washington!


Hear CCHI Executive Director Dede de Percin
discuss federal healthcare reform on KYGO

How Would Health Insurance Exchanges Work for Colorado?


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Affordable Care Act
HEALTH CARE IN THE NEWS
Colorado begins task of setting up health-insurance exchanges
Posted August 15, 2010
By Jennifer Brown
The Denver Post

Medicare funds to last 12 years longer than earlier forecast, report says
Posted August 6, 2010
Medicare's finances have been strengthened by the new law setting in motion broad changes to the nation's health-care system.
New strategy for fighting HIV infections and AIDS
Posted July 12, 2010
WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama is announcing a new national strategy for combatting HIV and AIDS on Tuesday, aimed at stopping new infections and increasing access to care for people living with the virus.
 

 

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