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This section briefly describes the list of possible health payer systems that Family Voices is able to assist you with information about. If you have particular interests or questions about a payer source please click on that item below:
Medicaid:
Medicaid is a program, funded by the federal and state governments, which pays for medical care for low income people and those with special health care needs who are eligible for specific programs.
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions and Answers regarding Medicaid.
Here are two important links to Medicaid benefits information:
Click here for information on Medicaid School Health and Related Services Program.
You can also go to our Links page to see more links for Medicaid and other services.
Medicaid Waivers:
Medicaid waivers enable people (including children) who wouldn’t otherwise qualify for Medicaid due to income or assets to access Medicaid benefits even if the person already has private insurance. In the case of families, parental income is not considered for eligibility. Only a child’s assets or income is considered. Therefore, many children with extraordinary health care needs qualify for Medicaid waivers because they have few assets and no (or virtually no) income. A child must have institutional-level of care requirements to be eligible for these waivers.
You can also go to our Links page to see more links for Medicaid Waivers and other services.
EPSDT:
Medicaid’s benefit package for children is called Early Periodic Screening Diagnoses and Treatment. EPSDT expands benefits above and beyond what the state plan provides (to persons over age 20) when services are medically necessary and are identified in the EPSDT screening process.
Click here for information 'EPSDT Screening - A parents perspective'
You can also go to our Links page to see more links for EPSDT and other services.
Private Health Insurance:
Click here for information on 'Navigating Private Health Care Insurance'
Click here for information on 'Justifying Medical Necessity'
Click here for "Writing the Letter of Medical Necessity or the Cover Letter for the Appeals Packet"
You can also go to our resources page to see more links for Private Health Insurance and other services.
CHP Plus:
The Colorado Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) is funded by state and federal dollars. It is for low income, uninsured children who do not qualify for Medicaid.
To contact CHP+ call 1-800-359-1991 or go to their website at http://www.cchp.org to learn more about this program.
You can also go to our Links page to see more links for CHP Plus and other services.
School Related Health Care:
This section informs site users about school based health services, clinics and the Medicaid in the Schools Projects. Click here for 'School Health and Related Services'
You can also go to our Links page to see more links for School Related Health Care and other services.
Social Security Programs:
FAQ on social security programs coming soon.
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