Center for African American Health

Denver, CO - Statewide Services
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Center for African American Health

As an Enrollment Center for Connect for Health Colorado, our health enrollment program can assist with coverage options from Medicaid, Child Health Plan Plus, ACA Plans and Tax Credits, and OmniSalud, specifically for undocumented individuals and families.

Services:

Get connected to different affordable healthcare plans with support, information, education, resources, and more.

Community members can get connected with different affordable healthcare plans through this program supported by Connect for Health Colorado®. We offer support, information, education, resources, and more to ensure the community has access to quality healthcare.

Connect for Health Colorado® is Colorado’s official health insurance marketplace and the only place to apply for financial help to reduce your monthly health insurance costs. The financial help you can get through Connect for Health Colorado to lower your monthly payment is called a Premium Tax Credit. Coloradans who qualify for financial help may also qualify for healthcare discounts, called cost-sharing reductions, that lower the amount you pay when you use your plan. Healthcare discounts are available on silver-level plans sold through Connect for Health Colorado.

Center for African American Health is a Connect for Health Colorado Enrollment Center in Denver with certified assisters to recommend a health insurance plan based on your specific needs, help you apply for financial help, and help you sign up for that plan. All health insurance plans sold through Connect or Health Colorado cover essential health benefits and you cannot be charged more or prevented from getting the care you need because of a pre-existing condition.

Connect for Health Colorado® offers health insurance plans from the following companies depending on where you live:

  • Anthem
  • Cigna
  • Denver Health Medical Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plans

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    Community Resources

    English language classes, a community-run food access program, an organic urban farm, a comprehensive care dental clinic, Community Navigators and Family Partners

    Intellectual and Developmental Disability Programs- Imagine!

    Imagine! offers services to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Some programs are offered regardless of immigration status.

    Trauma & Disaster Recovery Clinic at DU

    The Trauma & Disaster Recovery Clinic (TDRC) provides psychological support to individuals and communities who have experienced stress, adversity and/or trauma. We utilize an integrative, need and strengths-based approach that is culturally informed. Our services are continually evaluated to ensure effectiveness and are not restricted by status.

    Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking

    Colorado’s Human Trafficking Hotline is a 24/7 hotline and resource directory managed by the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking, a Colorado-based nonprofit organization. Colorado’s Human Trafficking Hotline is a survivor-informed resource created to connect individuals experiencing exploitation, individuals reporting potential human trafficking tips, and service providers in search of referral resources with available support services in a safe and anonymous manner.

    Mental & General Health Support Services

    La Cocina provides full access to traditional and nontraditional forms of mental health and health equity support services for the Latinx immigrant community.

    Health Financial Assistance Program – Denver Health

    The Denver Health Financial Assistance Program provides, Medical and Dental care assistance.

    Clinica Colorado

    Since June 2011, Clinica Colorado has served populations in Adams County and surrounding areas with low cost, primary health care, especially for those who are uninsured. In Colorado, it is estimated that there remain 350,000 without health insurance even after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. There may be many reasons that individuals and families are not covered by health insurance and that is who we serve.

    Since we opened, we have had over 44,000 patient visits! Our goal is to serve individuals of all ages, including entire families.

    Benefits in Action – Dental Care

    If you are age 60+, have no dental coverage, and are low income and a Colorado resident, you may qualify for free or low-cost dental care.

    UNDOCU & DACA Student Support

    Get help filling out your forms, and Scholarships. Undocumented & DACAmented are welcome

    Programs for Pregnant and Postpartum Mothers- Motherwise

    MotherWise empowers women and their families to thrive during pregnancy and after a new baby is born.

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