The Resource Storeroom - Health
Care & Medical
Resources listed alphabetically with
Colorado resources listed first
indicates "Parent Recommended"
links
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Answers to Your Healthcare Questions
(when you call the number, ask for Family Voices)
Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) -
A low-cost health insurance program for
uninsured Colorado children ages 18 and under
whose families earn or own too much to
qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford
private insurance.
The Children's Hospital
Colorado Cares Rx is a program for
Colorado residents to save money on
generic prescription medicines. If you
meet the eligibility requirements you
can order generic prescription medicines
that you take on an ongoing basis and
receive the medicines through the mail.
Enrollment is free, medicines cost $20,
$30 or $40 for a 90-day supply and there
are no additional charges for shipping
and handling.
Colorado Health Insurance Statutes
Connecting Care and Health In Colorado - Information
for health care providers, social workers,
and uninsured families about programs that
pay and provide health care and food
assistance.
Deby's
Gluten Free Bakery - Carries a wide
variety of wheat-free, gluten-free products.
Department of Health Care Policy and
Financing - Information on everything you
need to know about Medicaid.
Doctor
Appointment Transportation for Children who
have Medicaid
Early and
Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment
(EPDST)
Family Voices - Information about
resources for children with special health
care needs.
Find a Provider Agency - Information on
agencies providing care services in the home
or community for Colorado Medicaid clients.
Health Care Program for Children with Special
Needs (HCP) - Point of contact for health
care services and supports for families of
children with special needs in Colorado.
Parent as Certified Nursing
Assistant (sends
a request to P2P for the CNA wisdom file to be sent to you
via email)
PASCO
*P2P Supporter
Shield Healthcare
*P2P Supporter
Starlight Children's Foundation -
Services are provided for seriously,
chronically and terminally ill children, aged
4 through 18 years.
Aubrey Rose Foundation
- Financial
for families caring for children with life threatening
illnesses.
AMA Physician Select provides
comprehensive information on individual
physicians from which consumers can select or
verify the credentials of a known physician.
Clinical Trials Research - Search the
collection of research studies being
conducted at the NIH Clinical Center.
Emergency Preparedness for Children With
Special Health Care Needs - A sample form
for emergencies.
Families USA - Great source for
information on health care payer systems
(insurance and Medicaid).
Free/Discounted
Prescription Medication
Friends'
Health Connection - Support network that
connects people with similar health problems
for the purpose of mutual support.
Health Care Advocacy Bulletin – Many
great articles.
healthfinder® - Guide to reliable health
information developed by the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services.
Healthcare Rights - Sample letters
designed to assist you in getting treatment,
medical care, billing problems, and other
issues related to health insurance.
The
Internet Drug Index - Explanations in
non-medical jargon.
Miracle
Flights
MEDLINE
- Health information site for consumers with extensive
information in non-technical language.
National
Vaccine Information Center - Information
on vaccines and what they do.
Online Health Resources
- A comprehensive
directory of health related websites.
Paying the Bills -
Tips for Families on
Financing Health Care for Children with Special Needs
United Healthcare Children's Foundation - Do your
child’s medical care needs extend beyond your health plan’s
coverage limits?
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