Medicaid
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What you need to know about Medicaid
This chapter explains important information you need to know about Medicaid, including the long term care offered, eligibility requirements and enrollment processes. (The Senior Law Handbook is a project of the Colorado Bar Association's Elder Law and Trust and Estate Section.) Content Detail
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- Colorado Bar Association - Senior Law Handbook
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Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities
Information about the option to provide Medicaid to working people with disabilities whose earnings are too high for them to qualify. Content Detail
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- The Work Site
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Mental Health Services and Medicaid
Information about what to do and who to contact if you are denied or are not happy with the quality of mental health services you are receiving and you have Medicaid benefits. Read More
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- Colorado Legal Services
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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What if Medicaid denies coverage for something that I need?
A fact sheet on your appeal rights when Medicaid will not pay for something that you need. Content Detail
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- National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
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Your Right to Appeal
This document has information about appealing a decision that was handed down in an administrative hearing. Read More
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- Colorado Legal Services
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Arrested? What Happens to Your Benefits If You Go to Jail or Prison?
This guide explains what will happen to your federal benefits if you are arrested and held in jail or prison, and how you can get them back when you are released. The guide can be printed for free or it must be ordered through their website and costs $2.50 per booklet. Content Detail
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- Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
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Mental Health Wellness and Addressing the Stigma
Colorado Health Networks has many resources for consumers and families who are working on their recovery. These resources include wellness tip sheets, newsletters, and consumer education programs. Content Detail
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- Colorado Health Networks
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Pickle/Medicaid Eligibility Screen - 2009 PDF
If you now receive Social Security Disability or Retirement benefits, but do not get Medicaid benefits, you may be eligible for Medicaid under a law known as the Pickle Amendment. Find out if you meet the income requirements for Medicaid. Content Detail
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- Colorado Legal Services - with contributed information
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Colorado PEAK
This interactive website allows potential applicants the ability to check for possible eligibility for food assistance, cash assistance, and medical assistance through the "Am I Eligible" function, and allows existing clients to check the status of their benefits through the"Check My Benefits" function. Content Detail
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- Colorado Dept. of Human Services
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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Finding an Advocate
This is a list of advocate groups that can assist people with disabilities with legal issues. It includes contact information, as well as a brief summary of the kinds of issues each organization handles. Read More
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- Colorado Legal Services - Denver, CO
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Health coverage for your special needs child
When your child has special health care needs, the Medicaid program may offer the coverage that you need to keep your child healthy and active. Content Detail
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- National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
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How does a person know if he/she qualifies for Medicaid?
If you are pregnant now or have children born after September 30, 1983, you may qualify for Medicaid. Content Detail
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- Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
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Information about Medicaid and how to enroll
HealthColorado provides information about Medicaid health plans and help with how to enroll in the program. Content Detail
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- HealthColorado
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
