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Senior Resource Center
Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado
Source: Alzheimer”s Association
Description:
The Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado provides resources to people living with the disease and well as those who care for them. This includes information about the latest research, support groups, treatments and tips for keeping the brain healthy.
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Source: State of Colorado
Description:
Provides information on issues of public health and the environment in Colorado and provides an emergency line to report public health and environmental emergencies.
South Central Colorado Seniors
Source: Area Agencies on Aging
Description:
South Central Colorado Seniors provides information and services for older adults and the people who care for them.
Find Care
Senior Blue Book
Medicare.gov Nursing Home Compare
Watch: Tips on Finding a Good Nursing Home – KFF Health News
Colorado Nursing Home and Assisted Living Survey Database
Key Differences Between Assisted Living and Nursing Homes
Private Payment
Colorado Access
Colorado Access customer service 1-800-511-5010
Medicaid/Medicare
Health First Colorado
Source: Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
Description:
Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program) is public health insurance for Coloradans who qualify. Health First Colorado is funded jointly by a federal-state partnership and is administered by the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing.
Colorado Medicare
Source: Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
Description:
Provides all the information you need to know about Medicare in Colorado.
How to apply
- Apply online: Apply Now at http://co.gov/peak
What you’ll need to apply https://www.healthfirstcolorado.com/apply-now/?tab=what-you-need-to-apply
- Apply by phone: Call 1-800-221-3943 / State Relay: 711. Phone applications are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Apply by mail: Download and print a paper application. https://hcpf.colorado.gov/forms#by-mail
- Apply in person: Apply in person at your county of residence’s local county office or at a local application assistance site https://hcpf.colorado.gov/counties
- Explore options: If you applied and didn’t qualify, you can learn more about your options. https://hcpf.colorado.gov/other-coverage-options
Medicaid Fraud
How do I report suspected Provider Fraud?
- Submit our online Health First Colorado Provider Fraud Form
- Call us toll free at 855-375-2500 (for State Relay, call 711)
- Send an email to hcpf_reportproviderfraud@state.co.us
- Send a fax to 303-866-4411
- or, Mail information to:
Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
Attn: Program Integrity Section
303 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 1100
Denver, CO 80203 - You may report suspected provider fraud directly to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit at the State of Colorado Attorney General’s Office.
- You may also contact the Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Fraud Hotline.
How do I report suspected Member Fraud?
- Submit our online Health First Colorado Member Fraud Form
- Call 844-475-0444 (for State Relay, call 711)
- Send an email to clientfraud@state.co.us
- Send a fax to 303-866-4411
- Mail information to:
Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
Attn: Program Integrity Section
303 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 1100
Denver, CO 80203 - OR contact the office of the Colorado Department of Human Services for the county where the member’s benefits were authorized.
Colorado Coalition for Elder Rights & Abuse Prevention
Source: Colorado Coalition for Elder Rights & Abuse Prevention
Description:
The mission of the CCERAP is to promote statewide understanding of elder/at-risk adult abuse and the rights and protections available to elder and at-risk adults.
Colorado Commission on Aging
Source: Colorado Office of Community Access & Independence
Description:
The Colorado Commission on Aging provides a variety of aging and adult services for seniors in Colorado.
Colorado Attorney General
Source: State of Colorado
Description:
The Colorado Attorney General help protect consumers with a variety of issues including identity theft, fraud, debt management, and scams that target the elderly.
Colorado Advance Directives Consortium
Source: Colorado Advance Directives Consortium
Description:
The Colorado Advance Directives Consortium is an informal organization of professionals in healthcare, senior services, law, and ethics dedicated to improving the tools and processes for healthcare decision making in Colorado.
Nursing Home Resident Rights
Colorado State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP)
1575 Sherman St.
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: (303) 862-3524
Website: https://www.coombudsman.org/
email: cdhs_ltcombudsman@state.co.us
Local Ombudsman
CDPHE – State Survey Agency
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80246
phone: 303-692-2000 or toll free 800-886-7689.
Telligen (QIN/QIO)
7730 E. Belleview Ave. Suite 300
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Courtnay Ryan, Senior Quality Improvement Coordinator
Phone: 720-612-3111, cryan@telligen.com
Disability Law Colorado
455 Sherman St. #130, Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-722-0300 or toll free 800-288-1376
send an email request to dlcmail@disabilitylawco.org
Section 1557 Non-Discrimination
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires covered entities to post notices that inform individuals of their civil rights and the availability of language assistance services and auxiliary aids. Sample notices: The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) provides sample notices in English and 47 other languages to help with compliance.
Elder Justice Act Poster
