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In an effort to make it easier for America’s veterans to access their benefits, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has automated its online Health Benefits Renewal (10-10EZR) form. This new streamlined process will make it easier for those who bravely served our nation to submit updated health benefits information. You can make these changes by visiting: https://www.1010ez.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/Form/1010ezr.pdf. Read more

New U.S. Department of Labor Website Assists Job Seekers The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration has launched myskillsmyfuture.org to help job seekers match their current skills to new careers and find out what training is needed to transition from one job to another. You can visit it at: http://www.myskillsmyfuture.org/ Read more

Social Security “Boldly Go” Site Makes Accessing Services Easier Applying for Social Security retirement or disability benefits, for Medicare coverage, updating your personal information, or accessing other related services is now easier thanks to the Social Security Administration’s ‘Boldly Go” web site. You can visit it at: http://www.ssa.gov/boldlygo/index.html Read more

The House Majority's budget would end Medicare as we know it. It also slashes Medicaid initiatives that cover millions of seniors in nursing homes and provide basic coverage for tens of millions of children. These Republican proposals would have a devastating impact for generations to come. Two new reports prepared by House Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats explain how the Majority's budget proposal would impact residents of Colorado's Second Congressional District. They can be found by cl... Read more

U. S. Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet U. S. Representatives Diana DeGette, Jared Polis, Scott Tipton, Cory Gardner, Doug Lamborn, Mike Coffman, Ed Perlmutter Proudly Present our Twelfth Annual COLORADO ACADEMY INFORMATION DAY Saturday, April 16, 2011 1 PM to 4 PM Lotus School of Excellence 11001 East Alameda Avenue Aurora, CO 80012 (One block east of Havana on Alameda Avenue) Program Begins Promptly at 2:00 P.M. Learn about the Academy Nomination Process from Congressional Office Liaisons and meet Representatives from: U.S. Military Academy at West Point U.S. Naval Academy U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Merchant Marine Academy U.S. Air Force Academy Read more

After weeks of heated debate in Washington, Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) is hosting a community forum Tuesday, March 22, at the Firestone Town Hall and Wednesday, March 23 at the Westminster City Council Chambers to meet with constituents, listen to their concerns, and answer questions regarding legislation currently before Congress. The events are open to the public, but limited seating is available and participants must register in advance to reserve seats. Participants must click here and c... Read more

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BABY BOOMERS: APPLY ONLINE FOR MEDICARE By Nicole Tiggemann, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Denver This January marks a historic moment: our Nation’s first baby boomers are turning 65. For many baby boomers, it’s time to hit the computer. Even if you have decided to wait until after you are age 65 to apply for retirement benefits, most people should start getting Medicare coverage at age 65. If you would like to begin your Medicare coverage when you first become eligible, it’s impo... Read more

Starting today, a slate of key patient rights and protections begins to take effect for the American people. This new “Patient’s Bill of Rights” is designed to put you and your doctor – not the health insurance companies -- back in charge of your health care. After decades of insurance company abuses, this “Patient’s Bill of Rights” is vitally needed by millions of Americans. Up until now, insurance companies have often left patients without coverage when they needed it most -- causing them to p... Read more