Community Health
Community Health
How can the Community Health team help you?
- Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment
- Medical bill navigation, discounted care apps, payment plans & medical assistance
- Advocacy for clients with complicated medical issues, cases, or barriers
How Community Health Appointments Work

Call FIRC
Intake coordinators assess client needs and make referral to program

Appointment
The client will have an appointment with a community health navigator in person, virtually, or over the phone

A Clear Path
Focusing on your goals you will create an action plan with your navigator

Follow-Up
A navigator will follow-up on your progress and determine next steps with you
To schedule a health insurance appointment call the front desk: 970-262-3888
What benefits are available to me?
Meet MyFriendBen and find out what you’re eligible for. Quickly estimate the cash value of those programs and the time it takes to sign up, so you can make a plan before you apply. This tool is fast, anonymous and judgment-free.
Health Insurance Navigation
FIRC’s Health Navigators will help you select and apply for health insurance coverage that best fits your budget and your needs. Connect with a Health Navigator easily with our online scheduling tool for an in-person visit at one of our two Summit County offices or virtually via ZOOM for your convenience. FIRC Health Navigators are not licensed brokers and are not legally allowed to provide advice, however they are certified Assistors and can walk you through all available options!
To refer yourself, a friend, family member, or client to our services – fill out this quick form and we will reach out and get them or you scheduled!
Cover All Coloradans
House Bill 1289 or Cover All Coloradans, known as Health Benefit for Children and Pregnant Persons expands health coverage to children and pregnant persons regardless of immigration status. The legislation is to improve health equity for pregnant persons and children in Colorado by making coverage more affordable, more broadly available, and invests in perinatal and postpartum care regardless of immigration status.
Ways we can help
- Health insurance navigation and enrollment for the marketplace (Connect for Health Colorado), CHP+, Medicaid, and food assistance programs like SNAP & WIC & Free & Reduced Meal Program (FRMP)
- Health literacy – education on how to use your insurance coverage
- Assistance with health insurance issues and medical bill assistance
Confusing Medical Bills? Need Immediate Assistance? The Colorado Consumer Health Initiative (CCHI) is a non-profit who’s mission is to advance the consumer voice to improve access to health care for all Coloradans by working statewide for progress toward, equity, affordability, and quality. Click on the link if you want someone to reach out to you with answers to questions and help.