2020 CBHC Health Resources Directory
The CBHC regularly produces, publishes and distributes a Health Resource Directory focused on the Black Community. The community keeps an active interest in this type of resource so CBHC continues to prioritize honoring the community’s wishes.
The directory is multipurpose:
- To educate the community
- To provide the community with culturally appropriate health-related information
- To enhance awareness about appropriate treatment and prevention.
We believe good health and access to quality care are among the most valuable assets we have. The directory contains featured articles, advertisements, and a directory of resources focused on health and well-being. The 2020 CBHC Resource Directory is our most current edition and an important tool for eliminating health disparities and increasing awareness.
Connect for Health Colorado
Connect for Health Colorado (CHC) is the “go-to” resource for individuals, families and small employers across Colorado to purchase health insurance and get financial assistance to reduce health insurance. CHC offers a statewide customer support network of Customer Service Center Representatives, Health Coverage Guides and Licensed Brokers to help Coloradans find the best health plan for their needs. Connect for Health Colorado is the only place where Coloradans can apply for Premium Tax Credits and Cost-Sharing Reductions to help pay for commercial insurance coverage.
The mission of Connect for Health Colorado is to increase access, affordability, and choice for individuals and small employers purchasing health insurance in Colorado. Legally known as the Colorado Health Benefit Exchange, Connect for Health Colorado is a nonprofit organization that is governed by a Board of Directors with additional direction from a committee of state legislators, known as the Colorado Health Insurance Exchange Oversight Committee.
The Connect for Health Colorado website at http://connectforhealthco.com/# provides a wealth of resources to assist you with your health insurance needs, including.
- What to know before you buy health insurance.
- How to find the right health insurance plan for you.
- How to lower your health insurance costs.
- Additional resources – FAQs, Forms & Reports, and how to avoid the Penalty.
For health insurance coverage resources, go to https://www.cohealthinfo.com/.
To determine if you are eligible for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program) go to https://coloradopeak.secure.force.com/.
For information about Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), which is low-cost health insurance for Colorado’s uninsured children and pregnant women visit https://www.colorado.gov/hcpf/ or call 303.866.3513 or 800.221.3943.
For consumer rights information regarding your health insurance contact The Colorado Division of Insurance at 303.894.7490 or visit https://www.colorado.gov/dora/health-insurance-0.
High Blood Pressure & High Cholesterol Toolkit
African American men are at high risk for heart disease and stroke. This handy toolkit was created by the Ohio Department of Health in collaboration with Ohio physicians for use by the community. It is a tool that focuses in on high blood pressure and cholesterol and was designed with African American men, as well as their loved ones, in mind. The toolkit includes brief testimonials from Black men, information about the impact of heart disease, tip sheets, trackers, and risk assessments.
The tip sheets provide important and useful information:
- Questions to ask the doctor
- Medication question to discuss with the doctor
- Facts about high blood pressure and cholesterol in African Americans
- How to improve blood pressure and cholesterol numbers
- Additional resources.
COVID-19 is Not Over
African Americans are still at higher rates of hospitalization due to COVID-19. It’s important for the Black Community to stay informed about why it’s more important than ever to get vaccinated and why it’s important to stay on track with boosters. This fact sheet provides tips for staying healthy and protecting the health if those in your families and communities.