Fulfilling the Promise

of Coverage

CCMU Annual MeetingOctober 8, 2010

Tricia Brooks

Potential Impact on Coverage in Colorado

115,000 (Source: CO Health Institute)

166,471 – 249,208 (Source: KCMU / HolohanIncludes 125,000 likely to enroll in expanded Medicaid funded through the Hospital provider fee) Standard Participation Enhanced Participation

493,900(Source: Families USA / Lewin)

Source data differs for each category, thus different assumptions and methodologies were applied in creating these estimates.

Maximizing Coverage Options

• Legally residing immigrants can access subsidies through the exchange but will it be affordable?

• CHIPRA provides option to cover legally residing children and pregnant women with enhanced federal match

Boosting Enrollment & Retention

• Utilize outreach tools• Refreshed messaging• Community partnerships

• Create a paperless system• Streamline policies• Maximize use of technology

• Use data effectively• Accelerate 12-month

continuous eligibility

Avoiding Trap Doors Behind “No Wrong Door”

• Multiple paths to coverage through a system that is:• Simplified• Coordinated• Consumer-friendly• Technology-enabled• Consistent results

Reaching Out and Educating the Public

Many people misunderstand or don’t know that coverage is available now or how reform will positively impact them

Maintaining Strong Advocacy and Collaboration

• Protect and preserve gains

• Advocate for adequate resources to improve programs, systems and processes

• Develop effective loopback

• Ensure that needs of children and families are well served as key decisions are made and ACA is implemented

For more information

Tricia Brookspab62@georgetown.edu202-365-9148

Our website:http://ccf.georgetown.edu/

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