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Piton Spreads the Word About Health Coverage
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he Piton Foundation recently launched a statewide public information campaign to raise awareness about new free and lower-cost health insurance options available under the Affordable Care Act. In October, Connect for Health Colorado’s online insurance marketplace opened for business, allowing uninsured and under-insured residents to purchase private insurance utilizing a new federal tax credit that lowers the cost of coverage. In addition, more Coloradans can enroll now in free and low-cost coverage under expanded Medicaid income eligibility guidelines. Utilizing its extensive network of community partners that participate in the Tax Credits for Working Families Public Information Campaign, Piton’s new health coverage campaign is focused on grassroots outreach and direct mail to distribute more than one million pieces of educational materials statewide, helping to inform lower- and moderate-income Coloradans about new health care laws and encouraging them to enroll in coverage. For more information, visit www.pitonfoundation.org.
The Piton Foundation is working to help low-income Coloradans get access to quality healthcare.
24 Hours to Give Where You Live. Last year, Coloradans made an astonishing show of support for local nonprofits by donating $15.4 million in just 24 hours. A total of $15.7 million was distributed to the nonprofits, thanks to additional contributions from the FirstBank Incentive Fund and 36 cash prizes. Let's see what we can do on Colorado Gives Day 2013! When: How: Why:
24 hours starting at 12 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 Donate online at ColoradoGives.org To support the nonprofits that protect and nurture quality of life in Colorado