3: Healthcare & Insurance
Healthcare and insurance are a significant issue for families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Because the medical needs of a child with a disability are often far more significant than a typical child, parents have develop a much deeper understanding of the how insurance affects their healthcare experience. During this session, families will learn the fundamentals of health insurance; how to acquire insurance; how to understand your coverage and exclusions; how to use (or "access") your insurance; the parents' responsibilities in this arena; and strategies for resolving healthcare- and insurance-related concerns.
The Arc's Presentation Materials
Handouts
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Flyer with basic information about Community Mental Health services through Medicaid.
Additional Resources
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This presentation created by DDRC has been a part of previous Healthcare & Insurance sessions during Mobilizing Families. The included information will give you a better understanding of the different Children's HCBS waivers and how to access them.
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This presentation has been shared during previous sessions of Mobilizing Families and was created by Gina Robinson, the Program Administrator for Children's Medicaid in Colorado. The presentation includes additional background information about Medicaid, and the federal EPSDT benefit package for most children receiving Medicaid.
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A simple way of visualizing the enrollment process for Medicaid.
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Information about Colorado's state Medicaid plan benefits and services.
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This recently released document includes flow charts to help parents better understand the process of accessing Medicaid using the HCBS waivers.
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This assessment tool is included as a reference for those who are pursuing enrollment in one of Colorado's Children's HCBS Waiver Programs. As you will see from the two related HCBS resources included on this page, the ULTC 100.2 is instrumental in determining a child's eligibility for HCBS waivers.
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Colorado's site for eligibility, applying and managing Medicaid.
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Created by Iowa State University, these based guides will help you understand what is considered developmentally appropriate for children.
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Colorado Community Health Alliance (CCHA) coordinates the care and services for Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program) Accountable Care Collaborative members in region 6. Their goal is to help you get the most from your health care and live a healthy life. CCHA Health Partners work together with you, your primary care provider, and your family members/caregivers. As part of your health team, they learn about your unique health needs and help create a plan to get you on track.
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Regulatory agency for all insurance in the state of Colorado, including health insurance.
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Colorado's Health Insurance Exchange under the Affordable Care Act.
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This is a fantastic page from the Center for Children with Special Needs out of Seattle. They have a great structure for organizing your child's medical records, and even templates you can download. Check it out!
Exclusive Medicaid Informational Videos!
The following videos were created by The Arc in collaboration with Gina Robinson, Program Administrator for Children's Medicaid in Colorado. These videos are the property of The Arc and are not to be shared without our express written permission. Video production was graciously funded by the McDonnell Family Foundation.
