REIMBURSED

can address “all these additional stressors in their life that really a ect health care,” she said.

“ e fact that this bill is even getting some feet under it shows that there is some recognition at a policy level,” she said.

Dr. Hans Elzinga, a family medicine physician at Salud’s Longmont clinic, said it’s “a stereotype in medicine that Medicaid patients are going to be more likely to no-show.” In the past decade, though, health providers have realized that if they can identify patients’ barriers to care, and help them overcome them, they will show up.

“We need to identify why those things aren’t happening and then make it possible,” he said.

Elzinga works with Tania Maldonado, a patient navigator who speaks English and Spanish. In some cases, she said, patients don’t need assistance getting to an appointment, they just need better communication. She has had patients who only spoke meeting, air quality commissioners asked the RAQC for speci c ideas it was serious about putting in the State Implementation Plans for a late 2023 vote.

“If we’re going to make a real difference quickly,” Silverstein said, “we’ve got to have a rapid transition to electric.” is story is from e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support e Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun. com. e Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media. e legislation requires the state Medicaid division to begin covering community health work as soon as the state receives approval from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Next year, the state is expected to spend about $300,000 as sta seek federal approval, hold four public meetings with community health workers, and lay out the specifics of the coverage. is story is from e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support e Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. e Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

Spanish and were having their young children try to interpret and explain medical directions, she said.

In other states, community health work can occur not just in health facilities, but in schools, community centers or patients’ homes.

Prime sponsors of the legislation are Sens. Kyle Mullica, a ornton Democrat, and Cleave Simpson, an Alamosa Republican.

Market Place

Merchandise

Miscellaneous

Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Down + Low Monthly Pmt Request a free Quote. Call before the next power outage:

1-855-948-6176

Switch & save up to $250/yr on talk, text & data. No contract or hidden fees. Unlimited talk & text with flexible data plans. Premium nationwide coverage. 100% U.S. based service. Call 1-855-903-3048

Are you a pet owner? Do you want to get up to 100% back on vet bills? Physicians Mutual Insurance Company has pet coverage that can help! Call 1-844-774-0206 to get a free quote or visit insurebarkmeow. com/ads

Free high speed internet if qualified. Govt. pgm for recipients of select pgms incl. Medicaid, SNAP, Housing Assistance, WIC, Veterans Pension, Survivor Benefits, Lifeline, Tribal. 15 GB internet. Android tablet free w/one-time $20 copay. Free shipping. Call Maxsip Telecom! 1-833-758-3892

Become a published author. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author`s guide 1-877-729-4998 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads

Inflation is at 40 year highs

Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call National Debt Relief to find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! Free quote: 1-877-592-3616

Service

4 by 6 foot digital sign from Daktronics.

Digital Sign Perfect for Church, Restaurant or any business that needs to change messages frequently.

Comes with 3 year labor warranty. Asking $7,500. Installation will be about $2500 and permits is $450

Sign is 3 years old and original price was $44,500.

Call Alan 303-378-7537