Mountain Trip led a group of 24 Latinx community members on a climb up Telluride’s Via Ferrata course on July 17. For most of the participants, it was their first time on the Telluride Via Ferrata, de.
Last week Colorado legislators passed a coronavirus relief bill that will allocate millions to small businesses and nonprofits, including $5 million for Energy Outreach to help Coloradans weatherize their homes and assist with energy bill payments.
Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) is a statewide organization that helps Coloradans year-round pay for electricity, natural gas, coal, firewood, kerosene, propane, oil, and wood pellets. The organization was established to address the growing gap between federal funding for energy assistance and the home energy needs of low-income Coloradans. In 2019, EOCâs bill payment assistance program provided over seven million dollars to serve approximately 20,000 households, including 5,000 rural households.
The open-enrollment deadline for purchasing health insurance is fast approaching.
Tuesday, Dec. 15 marks the final day to purchase (or renew) coverage on the stateâs exchange effective January 1, 2021.Â
Over the past few weeks, the Tri-County Health Network has hosted both in-person and virtual events to help residents obtain coverage.Â
TCH’s insurance navigators are still available to assist, at no charge. You can make a free appointment by phoning 970-708-7096 or emailing info@tchnetwork.org. This said, Dec. 15 is not the final open-enrollment deadline for next year: Sign up anytime between Dec. 15 and Jan. 15 of 2021, and your 2021 coverage begins on Feb. 1. About 75 percent of those who sign up qualify for financial help with their monthly premiums. Individuals who earn up to $51,040 per year, or families of four with an average income of $104,800, all qualify.