Other Health

• Being your Own Health Care Advocate

  This includes three steps to being your own health care advocate, how to share in medical decisions, how to get the right amount of health care and ten ways to stay healthy. Read More

  By:

  Dr. Leslie Reitman

• Division of Aging and Adult Services

  The Division of Aging and Adult Services (AAS) will efficiently and effectively provide human services in support of independent living, self-sufficiency, safety and dignity goals. These goals are on behalf of adults age 18 and over who have disabilities or functional impairments or are otherwise at risk. As a Division, we act upon Colorado Department of Human Service's vision to be the nation's leader in helping individuals, families and communities to be safe and independent. Content Detail

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  Colorado Department of Human Services

• Planning and Communicating about Incapacity, Long-term Care and End-of-Life Issues

  Learn more about how you can prepare for your own better ending or how you can assist a loved one with their own better ending by exploring and using the information and materials included in this site. Content Detail

  By:

  UMass Memorial Health Care

• Can I get government health benefits?

  This is a free, confidential tool that helps you find government benefits you may be eligible to receive. Content Detail

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  govbenefits.gov

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  Spanish / Español

• Living Wills - Information and Forms

  A living will is a document you sign telling your doctor not to use artificial life support measures if you become terminally ill. A sample living will consistent with Colorado law is included. Read More

  By:

  Colorado Bar Association

• Pharmacy Program

  If you meet certain conditions, free or low cost medications may be available to you. Content Detail

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  Colorado Legal Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP)

  This program provides services on a sliding scale depending on the patient's resources and income. It also provides partial reimbursement to providers for offering medical care to eligible underinsured residents. Read More

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  Colorado Legal Services

• What to do when TRICARE says no

  If you have a dispute with a decision about your benefits made by TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) or by a TRICARE contractor (in regards to your Military Healthcare Plan), you have the right to to ask for another opinion on the decision. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Defense

• Where can I get health care from the Indian Health Service?

  Find an Indian Health Service facility near you. Content Detail

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  U.S Department of Health & Human Services, Indian Health Service

• Healthcare for active duty and retired members of the uniformed services

  This Web site explains the rules for TRICARE. This is health care for active duty and retired members of the uniformed services (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, or the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration), their families, and survivors. Content Detail

  By:

  U.S. Department of Defense

• The Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA)

  PERA provides public employees of the State of Colorado with retirement, disability and survivors benefits. Read More

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  Colorado Legal Services

• 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

  By:

  Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing

• Metro Crisis Services

  Metro Crisis Services provides assistance for people with mental health or substance abuse problems in the Denver Metro Area. Content Detail

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  Metro Crisis Services