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An advocate is a person who defends causes for other people. As the champion for babies, the March of Dimes campaigns to improve the health of women, babies and children; we defend the needs of children born with birth defects; and, we speak out to decrease the number of infant deaths. You can join us in carrying out our lifesaving mission!
E-mail us to become a member of Colorado Voice, our state’s March of Dimes advocacy network. You will receive periodic e-mails with information about federal and state bills and regulations that improve healthcare for pregnant women and their youngsters. Each year, we set out to lead the passage of bills that are central to the March of Dimes mission. As a member of Colorado Voice, you will be invited to share your opinion and make a difference by contacting your senators and representatives. You will receive easy-to-follow instructions, including contact information for your legislators and key speaking points to support your position. It’s simple, yet very effective! Join Colorado Voice and let your voice be heard.
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HB08-1100
If passed, this bill will provide funding for the Colorado Responds to Children with Special Needs Program. The bill proposes raising the birth certificate fee by $0.75 to a total of $17.75. These revenues will be used to fully fund and reinstate services to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment so that birth defects are better understood in our state. In addition, families with birth defects will be provided earlier and more comprehensive connections to valuable services.
SB08-161
This bill removes barriers to health coverage through enrollment in Medicaid and CHP+. The recommended changes would eliminate requirement for families to submit paycheck stubs and allows for available Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) data to verify income; allows the DOLE data to be used for re-enrollment at the end of eligibility, increasing continuity of medial care; and, enables the study of the potential efficiency of melding Medicaid and CHP+ into a combined program.
SB08-160
This bill expands CHP+ eligibility; covers kids in the same family with a single health insurance program with one provider network and one set of benefits; provides health insurance for kids covered by Medicaid for twelve months; and, assures there are community sites around the state where families can get help with application processes.
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