Children age 5 years and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine which is the strongest layer of protection we can offer children against COVID-19. The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) is partnering with Children's Hospital Colorado in various areas to offer vaccines for children. Click here for more information, resources, and where to get children vaccinated.

The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) has created a toolkit with resources for providers, local public health agencies, educators, parents/guardians, and partners to be used for promotion, outreach, and education purposes. The toolkit includes guidance for parents, talking points, and graphics as well as sample texts, emails, social media posts, and letters. The toolkit can be accessed HERE.

Click here for a letter from the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Peter Walsh.

Colorado is distributing free rapid COVID-19 over the counter (OTC) self tests directly to people’s homes. The program uses Abbott BinaxNOW™ rapid antigen tests that show results within 15 minutes. The program has been specifically designed to provide parents, guardians, and caregivers some peace of mind by making it easy to test school-aged children and help keep schools open. Individuals must apply through the CDPHE rapid at-home testing program website. Share this widely with your patients.

Starting September 2, 2021, primary care providers can receive grant funding ranging from up to $60,000 to $120,000 (depending on practice size) to support the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. Click here for details on the COVID-19 Primary Care Vaccination Program and how to apply. 

In an effort to best organize and make readily available the wide array of health care provider vaccine resources, trainings and materials related to the COVID-19 vaccination program, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment CDPHE has created the online Colorado COVID-19 Health Care Provider Vaccine Information Toolkit. The toolkit has a variety of robust elements. Please share!

Holidays provide opportunity for celebration, gift-giving, reflection, tradition, relationship and spiritual renewal, and relaxation. However, they often bring about family tension, crowded schedules, remembrances of lost loved ones, and/or additional tasks and expectations. By determining your goals for the holidays and by staying in control of your overall plan, you can help to ward off excessive stress and have more stress free family holiday and an enjoyable time all around. Click here for a list of helpful tips to prevent holiday stress and ward off depression.

Providers can join a 30-minute Zoom webinar to learn about connecting members with diabetes prevention and management programs:

Two evidence-based programs can help support members with diabetes and prediabetes:

Note: This effort is provided by Colorado’s Diabetes Stakeholder Group who is working to increase awareness among healthcare providers of programs that can help support patients living with diabetes and prediabetes.

When it comes to our pregnant members, we are committed to keeping both mom and baby healthy. That’s why we encourage all of our moms-to-be to take part in our Taking Care of Baby and Me® program — a proactive care management program for all expectant mothers, offering:

Northeast Health Partners works with providers and mothers to ensure all medical and resource needs are met while aiming for the best possible outcomes for moms and babies. Click here for the booklet and to learn more about how it works.

Please take a moment to review the operational memo provided by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing related to Private Duty Nursing services and Pediatric Long Term Home Health Prior Authorization Requests.

Colorado House Bill 21-1258 established this temporary behavioral health services program to provide access to mental health and substance use disorder services for youth, including addressing needs that may have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is open to youth 18 years of age or younger or 21 years of age or younger if receiving special education services.

The program, called I Matter, is funded by the Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health. The program provides up to 3 free behavioral health sessions for youth in Colorado and reimburses participating providers, which are licensed clinicians from agencies and independent contractors. The I Matter program also has a statewide public awareness and outreach campaign that includes digital ads on platforms such as TikTok and Snapchat, and on-the-ground outreach to schools and youth organizations. Both the awareness campaign and the IMatterColorado.org website were informed by youth feedback.

Governor Jared Polis signed the bipartisan legislation, which dedicated $9 million to the program as part of the Polis-Primavera administration’s Colorado Comeback roadmap. The program is funded until June 30, 2022.

For media or general inquiries about the program, contact elizabeth.owens@state.co.us. To inquire about being a provider within the program, contact providers@imattercolorado.org. To receive help with the website or support in scheduling a session, email support@imattercolorado.org.

It is important that all health care providers know that Health First Colorado members cannot be billed for services covered by Health First Colorado. Please visit this policy statement for more detailed information.

Health First Colorado, Northeast Health Partners and Beacon know that the holidays can be busy and stressful for everyone. They have provided a helpful tip sheet for members to manage stress during the holidays.

The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit provides comprehensive and preventive health care services for Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program) members age 20 and under. EPSDT is key to ensuring that children and youth receive appropriate preventive, dental, mental health, developmental and specialty services. Click here for a flyer with more information.

Northeast Health Partners website provides many resources for members to access to keep up with their health and wellness. Get access to all things member related here and share as needed.

Beacon and Northeast Health Partners will assist with questions new members have regarding Health First Colorado Medicaid benefits.

Beacon and Northeast Health Partners invites anyone to participate in this "working" workshop where forms are available for members to state their wishes if they were unable to communicate them.

RAE ROUNDTABLE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH---2nd Fri of every month at 11am

Click here to join the webinar.

Visit the NHP website for details on previous calls.

Provided by Beacon Health Options

Provided by Beacon Health Options

Provided by Beacon Health Options

Provided by Beacon Health Options

Provided by Beacon Health Options