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October 10, 2021
Our next CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting is on Monday, October 11th from 9:30AM to 11:30AM. The Zoom link is below.
- Review our CCA Advocacy Planning Subgroup Memo - CLICK HERE
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Special Guests at our October 11th Meeting - Kinsey Hasstedt, Director of State and Local Policy with Enterprise Community Partners and member of the Affordable Housing Transformational Task Force Subpanel will present on October 11th. She will be joined by Jack Regenbogen, Policy and Advocacy Staff Attorney with the Colorado Poverty Law Project to discuss landlord/tenant issues.
Affordable Housing Public Input Survey
There is an important opportunity to communicate with the Housing Transformational Task Force. Survey Closes Monday, October 11th
Please take the Survey now - CLICK HERE
Zoom Logon Information for Monday's Meeting
You will get the most out of our meetings if you can logon using a computer compared to calling in with a phone.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8814815119?pwd=UEkvcVJyWFNCZkhvU0hDT0RNWGR0Zz09
Link above should be all you need, but just in case:
Meeting ID: 881 481 5119
Passcode: CSL2020!
One tap mobile
+16699009128,,8814815119#,,,,,,0#,,24533218# US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 881 481 5119
Passcode: 24533218
Questions about CCA Advocacy Planning Subgroups - Contact:
Jeanette Hensley - email - 303-249-5598
Co-Chair of CCA Advocacy Committee
Rich Mauro - email - Direct: 303-480-6778
Co-Chair of CCA Advocacy Committee and Senior Policy and Legislative Analyst Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG)
Olivia Hart - email
Executive Assistant to CCA Advocacy Committee
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Our Big News - We are hosting a Town Hall!
Get your free ticket!
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Voices on Aging Town Hall Event
Presented by Colorado Center for Aging
When: Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Time: 10:00AM - 11:45AM
The Town Hall Meeting will be hosted virtually
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Wherever you live in Colorado, we will be talking about what it is like to age in communities across the state. You will hear from the Governor’s Senior Policy Advisor on Aging, Jarett Hughes, about how the state is supporting older Coloradans.
Then we want to hear from you. As part of the registration process, you will be asked to share the challenges facing older adults in your community and the successes your community has had addressing those challenges - READ MORE
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Advocacy Subgroup Resources | |
Below are articles and resources that are relevant to our Advocacy Subgroups' research. | |
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Xcel Energy is Considering Sizable Increases in Rates
Xcel Energy is considering sizable increases in rates, which will directly impact our community. Please tell Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition (CCDC) how such changes will affect you before Xcel finalizes their plans! Send your stories ASAP to Shannon Secrest ... - LEARN MORE
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Xcel Energy may fill the hole left by closing its Hayden coal-fired power plant with salt. And fish.
The idea of using molten salt energy storage to fill part of the gap in employment and taxes left by the planned closure of the Routt County town’s coal-fired power plant is being planned by the unit’s operator, Xcel Energy, as it seeks to cut its greenhouse gas emissions - READ MORE
Source: https://coloradosun.com/
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Get ready!
Medicare’s Open Enrollment starts October 15, 2021
You can enroll in Medicare health and drug plans from October 15th – December 7th. Get ready for Medicare’s Open Enrollment with these 5 tips ... - READ MORE
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Places and Resources to Get Advice on Medicare | |
- Colorado Gerontological Medicare Monday's - READ MORE
- Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) - READ MORE
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program and Senior Medicare Patrol from Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) for Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson Counties - READ MORE
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Senior Health Care & Medicare Assistance (Colorado SHIP & SMP)
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (or SHIP) helps Medicare enrollees navigate the Medicare system and provides free, unbiased and individualized information. Housed within the Division of Insurance, Colorado SHIP has 17 local locations at partner agencies around the state. The Senior Medicare Patrol (or SMP) helps Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse - READ MORE
Colorado 2020-2021 SHIP Locations by County - CLICK HERE
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State Health Insurance Assistance Program and Senior Medicare Patrol for Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson Counties
Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) provides Medicare assistance through two programs: the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) serving Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties and Senior Medicare Patrol, a healthcare fraud reporting program - READ MORE
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Congregate Care and Caregiving | |
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States Take Emergency Measures to Combat Staffing Shortages,
as Providers Ponder Boosters
"... That plan is to deploy National Guard members to make up for the loss of unvaccinated workers in the state. It was outlined by the Governor’s office in a release that called a possible shortage “preventable,” which some home-based care providers may disagree with ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://homehealthcarenews.com/
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Affordable Housing Public Input Survey - SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!
Input Requested by End of Day Monday, October 11th
"As we have discussed many times at our CCA Advocacy Committee Meetings, the legislature passed HB21-1329, which created the Affordable Housing Transformational Task Force and its related subpanel. The charge of these two groups is to come up with recommendations for how to spend $400 million in federal dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). These funds are to aid recovery through the COVID-19 health pandemic and must serve communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and its economic fallout ..." - READ MORE
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Colorado’s free rent program has paid out 15.2% of its available federal funds
"A program offering up to 15 months of free rent has paid out 15.2% of available funds in its first six months. Payments are speeding up with one-third of the funds distributed in August after the state housing agency made changes ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://coloradosun.com/
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A long-languishing Pueblo subdivision could become one of Colorado’s largest zero-energy communities
"These are not ordinary homes, but eco-friendly spaces that would come with zero-energy ready home certification from the U.S. Department of Energy. With walls built in a factory, construction could be completed in a matter of days instead of months. If homeowners add solar photovoltaic panels ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://coloradosun.com/
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Hundreds of thousands of Coloradans qualify for a $50 broadband internet credit. So why aren’t they seizing it?
"A $50 credit on monthly internet service could mean the difference between having broadband and not having internet at all. But from the looks of federal data, there hasn’t been much interest in claiming the money made available by the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://coloradosun.com/
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The CCA eNewsletters that go out on Sunday afternoons are archived on the CCA website. In particular, the September 5th CCA eNewsletter had resources for a variety of our advocacy research topics.
You can find all past newsletters at this link - CLICK HERE
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Our Saturday Spotlight is a new feature where we are putting a spotlight on our CCA volunteers. This week's Saturday Spotlight is on Bob Brocker. Bob is a retired railroader and active volunteer with CCA.
Colorado Center for Aging is always looking for volunteers. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives and experiences. Training is provided by CCA members and volunteers - LEARN MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING
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Accountable Care Collaborative Program Improvement Advisory Committee
The Accountable Care Collaborative Program Improvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) is made up of stakeholders who provide guidance and make recommendations to help improve health, access, cost and satisfaction of members and providers in the Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC). These meetings are open to the public.
Website: https://hcpf.colorado.gov/accountable-care-collaborative-program-improvement-advisory-committee
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Office of Community Living Stakeholder Engagement Events
The Office of Community Living (OCL) is working on a variety of policy and rule changes related to its Home and Community Based Services waivers and programs. The engagement of clients and stakeholders throughout these changes is a critical part of this process. Use this link to look for upcoming meetings - LEARN MORE
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021 - 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Direct Care Workforce Collaborative Zoom Meeting
The Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy & Financing (CDHCPF) recognizes the challenges faced securing and growing the direct care workforce. They created the Direct Care Workforce Collaborative which has been meeting for about a year with a mission to work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify and move forward strategies to support the recruitment and retention of Colorado's direct care workforce. Join us on October 13th to hear specific recommendations from each committee about how we address the challenges and create more opportunities to grow the direct care workforce! The committees are looking for additional members to help us move the initiatives forward and add to the solutions!
Zoom Webinar Link - https://zoom.us/j/99317007314?pwd=RStTVDludnBYQlpNbjVReEVL%E2%80%8BK3lLUT09#success
Meeting ID: 993 1700 7314
Passcode: 396389
Call-in Option: 1-877-853-5257
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Thursday, October 14, 2021 - 10:30AM - 12:00PM or 3:30 - 5:00PM
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Spending Plan Approval Informational Webinar
The Department is excited to announce that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Colorado's Joint Budget Committee both approved the Department's ARPA HCBS Spending Plan on Tuesday, Sept. 21st. The Department has crafted an ARPA Spending Plan that will provide both short-term immediate relief to our members, their families, and our providers, while also investing in innovation to improve the system for the future. We appreciate your collaboration throughout this process and are eager to get to work on these projects in partnership with all of our stakeholders. To provide further details about our implementation plan we will be dedicating our webinars on Oct. 14 to the topic. We will also be extending each webinar by 30 minutes to ensure there is ample time for questions and discussion. Please watch for additional information in the coming days and weeks as we begin to roll out details about our plan.
Join by Zoom:
zoom.us/j/99317007314?pwd=RStTVDludnBYQlpNbjVReEVLK3lLUT09
Meeting ID: 993 1700 7314, Passcode: 396389
Join by Phone: (Toll-free) 877-853-5257, Passcode: 396389
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Thursday, October 14, 2021 - 1:00PM - 2:00PM
How Intergenerational Shared Sites Maximize Infrastructure Investments
and Benefit All Generations
Join Generations United and The Eisner Foundation on Oct. 14, 2021, at 3 pm ET, for a virtual briefing on intergenerational shared sites. Participants will learn the value and importance of shared sites and how policies can encourage their development and enhancement. Register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar - READ MORE
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Thursday, October 14, 2021 - 3:30PM - 4:30PM
Webinar – Disability, Older Adult, and Advocacy Communities
These monthly webinars from the Office of Community Living are intended to provide various stakeholder groups updates on key projects within the Office of Community Living. Webinar recordings and materials will be posted within a week after each meeting. The October 14th webinar is an update for Members, Family Members, and Advocates on key projects within the Office of Community Living - READ MORE
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Thursday, October 21, 2021 - 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Securing the Future of a Loved One with A Disability - The Do's and Don'ts
Planning for a loved one with special needs is about enhancing that person's quality of life to the maximum extent possible and protecting them only as much as necessary to not limit or restrict their potential when you are no longer available to be the caregiver.
View Event Flyer - CLICK HERE
Register at https://bit.ly/AgeWiseCO-Oct21
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Tuesday, October 26, 2021 - 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Oral Health in Older Adults Webinar Series
The CU Anschutz Multidisciplinary Center on Aging and the CU Anschutz School of Dental Medicine will launch a webinar series – “Oral Health and Older Adults” beginning in October. The series will be on Thursdays - READ MORE
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Thursday, October 28, 2021 - 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Nursing Home Demonstration of Need Stakeholder Meetings
Following passage of HB 21-1227, the Department is holding stakeholder engagement meeting on Oct. 28th to provide interested stakeholders opportunities to ask questions and provide feedback for the Nursing Facility Demonstration of Need rule revision. Interested stakeholders are welcome and include members, aging and older adult advocates, Nursing Facility Providers and trade organizations, disability advocacy organizations, other state agencies - READ MORE
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If you are not a member of
Colorado Center for Aging - Join Today!*
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Colorado Center for Aging is a 501c3 non-profit organization,
born out of the roots of Colorado Senior Lobby (CSL) - LEARN MORE
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*If you paid for a 2021 membership in Colorado Senior Lobby,
you are automatically a member of Colorado Center for Aging for 2021.
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Save the dates for our Fall CCA Advocacy Committee Meetings | |
We will meet twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month through December. Please put these dates in your calendars. We will continue to send out our eNewsletter on Sunday afternoons. | |
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