Health Coverage Resources

Are you uninsured, looking for health coverage and wondering about your options?

There are many programs that can help you with health care costs including Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program), the Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), Connect for Health Colorado’s Marketplace, the Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP), sliding fee scales offered at community health clinics, hospital and clinic patient assistance programs, and prescription assistance programs. Click on the following links to find programs that best meet your needs.

Click on the category that best describes you below to find out what health programs you may qualify for:

I’m pregnant

Health First Colorado and the Child Health Plan Plus

If you are pregnant and uninsured, you and your family might all qualify for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) or for the Child Health Plus (CHP+). Both programs provide health coverage for people with lower incomes and who meet certain criteria. Here are the monthly income limits:

In order to get discounted care through CICP, you need to apply at and get care from a participating clinic or hospital. Here’s a list of CICP clinics and hospitals.

For more information, click here.

There are no premiums for either program. Small copayments may be charged for some services.

You can apply anytime during the year.

To apply online, visit the PEAK website. You can also see if you qualify for other programs like Food or Cash Assistance on this site.

To apply by mail, download the application here and return it to your county Department of Human Services.

To get help with your application, visit a local application assistance site.

To apply by phone, call 1-800-221-3943 / State relay: 711.

Connect for Health Colorado

If you earn too much to qualify for Health First Colorado or CHP+, you might qualify for help paying your insurance premiums (Advanced Premium Tax Credits) and with your out-of-pocket expenses (Cost Sharing Reductions) through Connect for Health Colorado, Colorado’s health insurance marketplace.

To be eligible Cost Sharing Reductions, you must purchase a silver level plan.

To learn more about insurance, explore your options, apply, and find places to get help with your application see Connect for Health Colorado’s website.

Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP)

CICP is not insurance. Instead, it gives discounts on some health services to people with lower incomes who are uninsured and who don’t qualify for Health First Colorado, CHP+, or financial assistance through Connect for Health Colorado. Here are the income limits:

Community Health Centers

Community Health Centers offer primary and preventative care including dental care and mental health services and don’t turn people away because of their ability to pay. If you are uninsured and don’t qualify for Health First Colorado, CHP+, or financial assistance through Connect for Health Colorado, you’ll be screened for the Colorado Indigent Care Program or the clinic’s own sliding fee scale. To find a community health center near you and for more information see the Colorado Community Health Network’s website.

Pregnant women and children who qualify for Medicaid or CHP+ receive temporary medical coverage during the process of verifying eligibility for Medicaid and CHP+. You can visit a Presumptive Eligibility (PE) Site in order to apply for this temporary coverage.

You will need to submit an application for Medicaid/CHP+, declare your income at or below 133% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and provide documentation of legal immigration status or citizenship.

Once granted PE, all medical services provided under Medicaid/CHP+ will be provided for clients for the time the application is being processed (up to 45 days).

Click here to find an eligibility site or call 1.800.221.3493 for more information.

I have children

Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) and the Child Health Plan Plus

If you have children who currently uninsured, you, your child/children, and your partner might all qualify for Health First Colorado or the Child Health Plus (CHP+). Both programs provide medical insurance for people with lower incomes and who meet certain criteria. Take a look at the monthly income limits for Health First Colorado and CHP+.

There are no premiums. Small copayments may be charged for some services.
There is no open enrollment period which means that you can apply anytime during the year.
- To apply online, visit the PEAK website. You can also see if you qualify for other programs like Food or Cash Assistance on this site.
- To apply by mail, download the application here and return it to your county Department of Human Services.
- To apply in person, visit a local application assistance site.
- To apply by phone, call 1-800-221-3943 / State relay: 711.

Connect for Health Colorado

Generally, you can only enroll through Connect for Health Colorado during open enrollment unless you have a qualifying event, like moving, losing job-based coverage, no longer qualifying for Health First Colorado. To see the whole list of qualifying events, click here.
To learn more about insurance, explore your options, apply, and find places to get help with your application see Connect for Health Colorado’s website.

Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP)

CICP is not insurance. Instead, it gives discounts on some health services to people with lower incomes who are uninsured and who don’t qualify for Health First Colorado or CHP+. Here are the income requirements:

In order to get discounted care through CICP, you need to apply at and get care from a participating clinic or hospital. Here’s a list of CICP clinics and hospitals.
For more information, click here.

Community Health Centers

Community health centers (CHC) offer primary and preventative care including dental care and mental health services and don’t turn people away because of their ability to pay. If you are uninsured or don’t qualify for Health First Colorado or CHP+, you’ll be screened the Colorado Indigent Care Program or the clinics own sliding fee scale. To find a community health center near you and for more information see the Colorado Community Health Network’s website.

I'm pregnant and need care right away/ my child needs care right away

Presumptive Eligibility

Pregnant women and children who appear to qualify for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) and CHP+ can receive immediate, temporary coverage while they wait for their application to be processed.

If your child is approved for PE, most services that regular Health First Colorado and CHP+ provide are covered EXCEPT in-patient hospital care, including labor and delivery, through Health First Colorado and dental services for children enrolled in CHP+.
PE lasts until you know if you qualify for ongoing coverage.
Visit a Presumptive Eligibility (PE) Site to apply.

I am a young adult (18-25) or am looking for insurance for my young adult children:

Young adults between the ages of 18 and 26 years can usually stay or enroll in their parent’s health insurance as long as that insurance covers dependents even if they are married, not living with their parents, attending school, not financially dependent on their parents, or eligible to enroll in their employer’s plan. For more information click here. Other options are listed below.

Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) and the Child Health Plan Plus

Young adults, their children, and their spouse might all qualify for Health First Colorado or the Child Health Plus (CHP+). Both programs provide medical insurance for people with lower incomes and who meet certain criteria. Here are the monthly income limits:

There are no premiums. Small copayments may be charged for some services.

There is no open enrollment period which means that you can apply anytime during the year.

To apply online, visit the PEAK website. You can also see if you qualify for other programs like Food or Cash Assistance on this site.

To apply by mail, download the application here and return it to your county Department of Human Services.

To apply in person, visit a local application assistance site.

To apply by phone, call 1-800-221-3943 / State relay: 711.

Connect for Health Colorado

To be eligible for Advanced Premium Tax Credits and Cost Sharing Reductions, you must purchase a silver level plan.

To learn more about insurance, explore your options, apply, and find places to get help with your application see Connect for Health Colorado’s website.

Kaiser Permanente Colorado Bridge Program

If you are under age 30, uninsured, and don’t have access to other health you might qualify for Kaiser Permanente’s Colorado Bridge program. Applicants must live within the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado service area and earn less than 300% of the federal poverty level ($3,035 per month for an individual). For more information see Kaiser Permanent’s website.

Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP)

In order to get discounted care through CICP, you need to apply at and get care from a participating clinic or hospital. Here’s a list of CICP clinics and hospitals.

For more information, click here.

Community Health Centers

Community Health Centers offer primary and preventative care including dental care and mental health services and don’t turn people away because of their ability to pay. If you are uninsured or don’t qualify for Health First Colorado or CHP+, you’ll be screened the Colorado Indigent Care Program or the clinics own sliding fee scale. To find a community health center near you and for more information see the Colorado Community Health Network’s website.

I am a documented immigrant

Health First Colorado and the Child Health Plan Plus

If you immigrated to the United States and have documentation, then you might qualify for Health First Colorado or, if you’re pregnant or under age 19, the Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). Both programs provide medical insurance for people with lower incomes and who meet certain criteria. For more information on eligibility for immigrants, click here. Here are the monthly income requirements:

There are no premiums. Small copayments may be charged for some services.
There is no open enrollment period which means that you can apply anytime during the year.
To apply online, visit the PEAK website. You can also see if you qualify for other programs like Food or Cash Assistance on this site.
To apply by mail, download the application here and return it to your county Department of Human Services.
To apply in person, visit a local application assistance site.
To apply by phone, call 1-800-221-3943 / State relay: 711.
Connect for Health Colorado

If you don’t qualify for Health First Colorado or CHP+, you might qualify for help paying your insurance premiums (Advanced Premium Tax Credits) and with your out-of-pocket expenses (Cost Sharing Reductions) through Connect for Health Colorado, Colorado’s health insurance marketplace.

Generally, you can only enroll through Connect for Health Colorado during open enrollment unless you have a qualifying event, like moving, losing job-based coverage, no longer qualifying for Health First Colorado. To see the whole list of qualifying events, click here.
To be eligible for Advanced Premium Tax Credits and Cost Sharing Reductions, you must purchase a silver level plan.
To learn more about insurance, explore your options, apply, and find places to get help with your application see Connect for Health Colorado’s website.
Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP)

Community Health Centers

Community Health Centers offer primary and preventative care including dental care and mental health services and don’t turn people away because of their ability to pay. If you are uninsured or don’t qualify for Health First Colorado or CHP+, you’ll be screened the Colorado Indigent Care Program or the clinics own sliding fee scale. To find a community health center near you and for more information see the Colorado Community Health Network’s website.

My children were born in the US

Health First Colorado and the Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)

If you have a child or children born in the United States, they may be eligible for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), depending on your income. Both programs provide medical insurance for people with lower incomes and who meet certain criteria. When applying for Health First Colorado and CHP+ for your children, you do not need to provide any information about your own documentation status. Here are the monthly income limits:

There are no premiums and children and pregnant women are not charged co-payments. Adults pay small fees for some medical services.
There is no open enrollment period which means that you can apply anytime during the year.
To apply online, visit the PEAK website. You can also see if you qualify for other programs like Food or Cash Assistance on this site.
To apply by mail, download the application here and return it to your county Department of Human Services.
To apply in person, visit a local application assistance site.
To apply by phone, call 1-800-221-3943 / State relay: 711.
Emergency Health First Colorado

All people living in Colorado, regardless of their documentation status, might qualify for Emergency Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program). Emergency Health First Colorado provides short term coverage for emergency medical conditions including the birth of a baby. To apply for emergency coverage, you will need a form from your doctor documenting the emergency and you will need to complete an application.

I have a disability / my child has a disability

Early Intervention Colorado

If you have a child under age 3, you might be eligible for Early Intervention (EI) Colorado. EI is a program that provides a system of support and services for families who have children, birth to up to the third birthday, who have significant delays in development, or who have been diagnosed with a physical or mental condition associated with significant delays in development. For more information on EI Colorado, call 1-888-777-4041 or click here.

Health First Colorado Programs

The Health First Colorado Buy-In Program for Children with Disabilities lets families of children with a disability to ‘buy-into’ Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program). If your child and/or your family earns too much for Health First Colorado or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) your child may qualify.
- Your child must be under the age of 19,
- Your child must have a qualifying disability. The Social Security Administration (SSA) listings describes what disabilities qualify, and
- Your family income must be below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). For example, a family of four making about $6,150 a month may qualify.
- For more information see the Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing’s website.
Health First Colorado offers additional programs for lower income families that serve children with disabilities. These waiver programs provide additional Health First Colorado benefits to specific populations who meet certain eligibility criteria.
- Click here to learn more about these programs
- Or visit your County Department of Human Services

I am an adult with a disability:

Health First Colorado

If you have been determined blind or disabled by the Social Security Administration (SSA) Standards, you might qualify for Health First Colorado.
- If you are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you will automatically receive Health First Colorado.
- If you are already on SSI, but not aware that you are eligible for Health First Colorado, visit your County’s Department Human Services
- If you haven’t yet applied for SSI you can apply at an SSA field office.
You may be eligible for Long-Term Care or a Home and Community Based Services waiver if you meet the eligibility criteria including financial eligibility requirements. Waiver programs provide additional Health First Colorado benefits to populations who meet certain criteria.
- Click here to learn more about these programs.
- Or visit your County Department of Human Services.
You might also be able to buy-in to Health First Colorado. The Buy-In Program for Working Adults with Disabilities allows adults who earn too much income to qualify for Regular Health First Colorado enroll by paying a monthly premium based on their income. In order to be eligible, you must be between the ages of 16 and 64, have a qualifying disability as determined using Social Security Administration medical criteria, be working and have income that does not exceed 450% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). About half of your earned income is disregarded in determining your income for this program.

Medicare

If you have been receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Rail Road Retirement Benefits RB benefits for 24 months, you are eligible for Medicare. Medicare is the federal medical insurance program designated for people over the age of 65 and for certain people with disabilities. Click here for more information and to enroll.

I am 65 or older

If you are 65 or older and a citizen of the United States, you are eligible for Medicare. Medicare is federal health insurance. It has different parts: Part A provides premium-free Hospital Insurance. Part B provides medical insurance for a premium and Part D provides Prescription Drug Coverage for an additional premium. There are also options called Medicare Advantage Plans that offer a range of different insurance plans. Click here to learn more about Medicare and to apply or call 1-800-Medicare (1-800-633-4227).
You may also be eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare if you meet income requirements. Medicaid will help lower the costs associated with Medicare and also covers long-term care. Call the Medicare helpline at 1-800-Medicare (1-800-633-4227) and ask about Medicare Savings Programs.

I need prescription drug assistance

You may be able to get assistance accessing prescription medications through the Colorado Drug Card program, which is a statewide discount prescription assistance program accepted by 56,000 pharmacies nationwide. All Colorado residents are eligible to receive a free prescription drug card that can discount prescriptions at participating pharmacies.
The Colorado Drug Card can be used as a standalone benefit or to get discounts on non-covered drugs. Your pharmacist can run your Colorado Drug Card and your health insurance card to see which will give you the best price for a particular prescription. You can download your card at www.ColoradoDrugCard.com.

Need Help?

VIVOR: We Can Help You Manage Prescription Drug Costs

Drug costs are disproportionately higher in the U.S. than in other countries, and they are continuing to rise. These high costs are a substantial barrier for many. Fortunately, CCHI has a new tool, VIVOR, that can help you get more affordable prescriptions.

If you are struggling with the high cost of prescription drugs, we encourage you to reach out to us and set up a VIVOR profile. After we build your unique profile, VIVOR matches you with underused, money-saving resources.

Finding Coverage and Care in Colorado During COVID19

The public health and economic crises that have been created by the COVID-19 pandemic have created a great deal of uncertainty and highlighted the need for a robust and responsive safety net. In Colorado and across the country, government, business, the nonprofit sector and, of course, the health care system are rapidly responding with ways to assist. The following is a list of resources for accessing health coverage and health care.

Surprise Medical Bills

Sometimes, people get care from a health care provider such as a doctor, anesthesiologist, or radiologist, who is not in their health insurance plan’s network even though the care they received was at an in-network facility. This can happen if you have surgery at an in-network facility and it turns out that someone on the surgical team, like the anesthesiologist or surgical assistant, is not. It can also happen if you go to an emergency room that is in your network and the doctor who takes care of you does not accept your insurance. After the services are received, you might get a surprise bill in the mail saying you owe the out-of-network provider money. This is called a “balance bill”.

Hospital Financial Assistance

In Colorado, hospitals are required to offer financial assistance programs for qualifying people. Every hospital is supposed to have an established discount program for uninsured patients that earn less than 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (click here to see if your income qualifies). If you qualify, you shouldn’t have to pay more than the lowest negotiated rate paid by an insurance company. This is a minimum standard, though, and some hospitals have financial assistance programs that provide more generous relief for more people. So be sure to ask about your financial assistance options. To learn more about hospital-specific financial assistance and charity care programs go here.

Guide to Types of Health Insurance

This guide will help you understand your options for getting health insurance for you and your family in Colorado, either through a job or on your own.

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Sara Kraeski, Board Chair | Chief Financial Officer
Sara is the Chief Financial Officer for Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP, a Rocky Mountain regional law firm located in Denver, Colorado. She works with the firm’s Executive Committee to oversee the firm's financial management, risk management, and client relations programs, including practice economics, legal matter management, and client satisfaction initiatives. Sara joined Davis Graham & Stubbs in 1992 and was a partner in the firm prior to assuming an administrative management position. As a practicing lawyer, she specialized in corporate transactions, representing clients in public and private securities offerings, merger and acquisition transactions and corporate financings. Sara received her J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and her M.B.A. in Health Care Management from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1992.

Barry Danielson, Board Treasurer | Real Estate Investor
Barry Danielsen is currently a real estate investor and developer along with his wife of over 30 years. For the 20 years prior to these endeavors, he ran a consulting practice where he advised investors, owners and brokers regarding financial considerations of acquisition, disposition and development opportunities in commercial real estate. Barry served on the boards of St. Anne’s Episcopal School (PK-8) in Denver; the High Mountain Institute in Leadville which is primarily an academic and wilderness semester school for motivated college-bound juniors; and Big City Mountaineers, a non-profit out of Golden that offers transformative wilderness mentoring expeditions for under-resourced urban youth. Barry earned a B.S. of Business Administration from the University of Colorado and an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Denver. He is a licensed real estate broker in the state of Colorado. A native of Denver, Barry enjoys all forms of skiing, backpacking, hiking, climbing 14ers, and yoga.

Phillip Chung, Board Vice Chair Elect | Evaluation and Research Consultant
Phillip is an evaluation and research consultant with 20 years of experience working at or with nonprofit organizations, foundations, and academic institutions. His research interests centers on patient and consumer representation in health organizational governance and the implementation of community-based approaches to improving health systems. He has experience developing single and multi-site evaluation initiatives, as well as translating complex research findings to diverse audiences. Formerly, Phillip was the Assistant Director for Research, Evaluation and Strategic Learning at The Colorado Trust where he managed the development and implementation of multi-year evaluation initiatives, designed approaches to assess the progress and results of grant strategies, and oversaw internal and external strategies to foster systematic opportunities for learning. He has served on the board of directors for Colorado African Organization and as an advisory member for The Denver Foundation’s Basic Human Needs committee and the National League of Cities’ Expanding Healthcare Access for Children and Families. Phillip has a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and a PhD in Health and Behavioral Sciences from the University of Colorado Denver.

Christy Blakely, Board Member | Health Consultant
Christy is a health consultant and serves on several nonprofit boards including NICHQ Early Childhood Education CoIIN Project, Family Engagement Lead. She was Executive Director of Family Voices Colorado from 2000-2012, an organization that advocates for children and youth with special health care needs. She has a masters degree in Special Education from Purdue University. Her and her husband Todd, parented a daughter with significant disabilities. Lauren, now 35 years of age, was born prematurely and was oxygen deprived at birth. Having degrees in the field of special education gave Christy insights into the world of special needs, and over the years she teamed with insurance companies, doctors, families, schools, advocates, professionals, therapists, hospital staff, policy makers and state agencies to provide for her daughter and advocate for many other children with special needs. She has learned and shared her learning in assistive technology, systems navigation, service delivery systems, public and private health insurance, policy, law and most importantly resources and funding with people around the State of Colorado and nationally. Parenting Lauren and her other daughter, Allison, brought Christy's professional experiences an added personal dimension. Christy defines herself as a positive, strategic thinker, a life long learner, a relationship builder and a change agent. She has a passion to work with families to navigate today’s complex healthcare systems.

Beth Dembroski, Board Member | Lawyer
Beth is an attorney who practices consumer-based healthcare law, elder law, criminal defense, and VA disability law at Triple L Law, P.C.. Beth is a former Navy Judge Advocate, having joined the Navy JAG Corps upon completing her J.D. from U. of Denver, Sturm College of Law. During her time in the JAG Corps she served as a legal assistance attorney, military criminal defense attorney, and as the Deputy JAG at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego. After leaving the Navy, Beth earned a Master of Science in HealthCare Leadership focusing in HealthCare Policy and Law, and has been very active in the healthcare policy community in Denver. Before joining the Board in 2022, Beth had been a very active member of CCHI’s policy committee. Beth is currently a member of the Legal Advisory Council for Triage Cancer, and her legal associations include Secretary of the Colorado Bar Association Elder Law Section and member of the Military and Veteran’s Affairs Section, member of the American Health Lawyers Association, and member of the American Bar Association. Beth proudly holds a B.A. in Anthropology from Penn State University, is a returned Peace Corps Mongolia member, and is a former AmeriCorps VISTA Leader (Fairbanks, AK). Beth has two young boys who are wildlife enthusiasts, students of Tae Kwon Do, and the oldest of the two is a budding professional golfer.

Elizabet Garcia, Board Member | Entreprenuer
Elizabet Garcia Hernandez was born and raised in Greeley, Colorado to Mexican parents. She spent her childhood moving around town as work appeared for her parents ranging from farmwork to construction. She understands the complexity of the healthcare system and advocates for the community she grew up in. Elizabet graduated from the University of Denver with degrees in International Studies, Spanish, and a minor in Business Administration. She has
had the opportunity to create partnerships with various organizations over the last couple of years including Colorado Peoples Alliance, The Denver Foundation, CLLARO, and The Colorado Democratic Party. Most recently she opened up her own political consulting business called Verbo LLC where she worked with clients around the state passing legislation for directly impacted communities. During the 2021 legislative session, she supported legislation to create
a Colorado Public Option. Having had the opportunity to see firsthand the impact that healthcare can have on an individual and hear testimonies throughout the legislative session she knew that getting involved on a deeper level was the next step and has since then become one of our new board members. She is excited to continue to flourish the partnerships she has created and of course continue to make new ones along the way.

Sharon O’Hara, Board Member | Director
Sharon rejoins the CCHI board after a 2 ½ year break. Sharon has a proven track record in state level advocacy, legislative and regulatory initiatives as well as educational programs to address health and social issues. She currently directs the work of the Chronic Care Collaborative, a Colorado-based collaborative of 34 voluntary health organizations. In representing the 1 in 4 Coloradans with a chronic disease the Collaborative joined with other groups to pass the bi-partisan legislation that established the state based exchange, called Connect for Health Colorado, and more recently to pass network adequacy regulations that closely mirror model regulations from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Sharon recently retired after ten years as Executive Vice President at the MS Society Colorado-Wyoming Chapter and an accomplished career in executive leadership and management of nonprofit and health care organizations. Sharon was appointed five years ago to that Board by the Governor to represent consumers. She has demonstrated success and expertise in development of networks and community partnerships, working with state and local policy makers to address accessible and affordable health care.

Tracey Stewart, Board Member | Senior Program Officer-Affordable Housing
Tracey, who joined The Colorado Health Foundation in November 2020 as a senior program officer, has amassed a breadth of experience in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors, including public policy development and community investment projects. With a BA in English Literature from Dartmouth College and a MA in Education and Leadership at University of Denver, and backed by almost twenty years of expertise in family economic mobility, she searches for sustainable investments that create lasting solutions, and ultimately change the way philanthropy thinks about community-driven initiatives to emphasize self-sufficiency and self-determination. Previously, Tracey served as the director of family economic security at Gary Community Investments, where she led the expansion of community-based investments in workforce, affordable housing and financial inclusion. Other highpoints of her nonprofit career include working on policy at Colorado Center on Law and Policy and community data management at Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. Prior to her roles in the nonprofit sector, Tracey was a technologist specializing in data systems and organizational change management. Tracey remains committed to strengthening her community and serves as a board member for both Hope Communities and Uncharted. She is also a part of advisory committees for Warren Village, Grounded Solutions and NPX Advisors Group. Tracey loves immersing herself in written and filmed stories, and is a self-described bibliophile (a person who loves books) and science fiction fan. When she is unable to travel internationally, Tracey loves to visit Crestone, Colorado, or explore her neighborhood through lengthy walks that end with a treat from a local restaurant or market. A proud aunt, she is close with her siblings who also live in Denver.

Monserrath Vera, Board Member | Healthcare Consultant
Monserrath is a healthcare professional, and management consultant, who brings 14 years of experience in the healthcare arena. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Regis University in Human Resources Management with a Minor in Health Care Administration. As well, a Master’s degree from the University of Denver in Healthcare Management, Concentration in Global Health Program Management and Certification in Policy & Regulations. Also, she earned a Diploma in Medical Coding and an Associate degree in Project Management. Her experience in the public health area started, more than 20 years ago, as part of the MIDUVI (Ministry of Urban Development and Housing of Ecuador) team, providing training to the rural native communities in the Andean region of Ecuador. She found directly the lack of public services, the lack of health services in indigenous areas, the lack of personal hygiene, and the negligence in food preparation due to the lack of water for human consumption. Therefore, this experience deeply impacted her view, regarding the lack of effective and balanced work in the public health zone towards these communities. Her experience in the healthcare field within the US, started at Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation serving families in economic vulnerability through a program that helps families in needs, where she learned from mistakes in daily habits are due by lack of knowledge, lack of education, and neglect of the people. As well, she has been a high devoted for the volunteer job, as she served for more than three years at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver at the optional cosmetic surgery department. After that, she has been participating as a volunteer in the cure for breast cancer with the Susan Komen Foundation since 2014. She worked for Colorado Access an organization that works directly with Medicaid patients, her role there was crucial to managing the education and training for medical providers to serve better the Medicaid consumers. She is foundress the community of Ecuadorian residents in Colorado and serves on the Board of directors of this association. As a Board member of the Colorado Consumers Health Initiatives (CCHI); across this entity, she is looking forward to serving the Coloradoan community through her inputs to improve the access to services of health consumers.

Marley Weaver-Gabel, Board Member | Campaign Coordinator
Marley recently graduated from Regis University with a B.S. in International Business and a B.A. in Interpersonal, Intercultural Communication. After graduating, she worked in the Colorado State Senate as a legislative aide. During the 2020 session, Marley supported legislation to create a Colorado Public Option, which was finally passed and signed into law in 2021. Working closely with non-profit organizations, like CCHI, on healthcare accessibility and affordability inspired Marley to seek opportunities to become more engaged with healthcare advocacy and policy. Marley is passionate about integrity driven representation, and creative, bipartisan legislation that ensures rural communities are not left behind, and delivers sustainable, accessible, and affordable healthcare solutions. She has previously worked for Governor Polis in the Office of Correspondence, and is currently a campaign coordinator for a congressional campaign, Coloradans for Kerry Donovan. Born and raised in Colorado, Marley is a frequent visitor to the mountains and a novice backyard gardener and innovative home chef.