501(c)(3) Nonprofit • Free Services Since 2013

Healthcare Should Make Sense.

Navigating the American healthcare system should not require a law degree. Common Sense Healthcare empowers Colorado patients with plain-language medical information, free insurance navigation clinics, expert medical bill reviews, and community-based healthcare rights workshops. Every service is free, confidential, and led by certified patient advocates and health policy professionals.

EIN: 84-2950381 IRS 501(c)(3) Registered
DORA #CNO-1094 Certified Navigator Org
12,400+ Patients Served Since 2013
Free Service $0

Your First Advocacy Consultation

Meet one-on-one with a certified patient advocate who will review your insurance situation, identify any billing errors or coverage gaps, explain your rights under current federal and state law, and create a personalized action plan.

  • 60-minute comprehensive review
  • Insurance coverage gap analysis
  • Medical bill error identification
  • Written action plan provided
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What We Do

Comprehensive Patient Advocacy Services

Every service is free, confidential, and designed to put patients first. Our team of certified navigators, health policy attorneys, and community health workers stands ready to help you understand and exercise your healthcare rights.

Navigation

Insurance Navigation Clinics

Walk-in and scheduled clinics staffed by DORA-certified navigators who help you compare plans, understand benefits, enroll in marketplace or Medicaid coverage, and resolve eligibility disputes. We serve patients in English and Spanish across the Front Range metro area. Our navigators hold current certifications from the Colorado Division of Insurance and complete annual re-training on marketplace changes, Special Enrollment Periods, and Medicaid expansion provisions.

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Bill Review

Medical Bill Review & Negotiation

Our billing specialists analyze hospital and provider invoices line by line, identifying upcoding errors, duplicate charges, unbundled procedure codes, and balance-billing violations. On average, patients who complete our review process see a 42% reduction in their out-of-pocket liability. We negotiate directly with providers and collections agencies on your behalf at no cost, helping prevent medical debt from damaging your credit and financial wellbeing.

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Education

Healthcare Rights Workshops

Community-based education sessions covering the No Surprises Act, prior authorization rights, appeal processes for denied claims, prescription drug assistance programs, and workplace benefits protections. Workshops are hosted monthly at libraries, community centers, and faith-based organizations throughout the Denver metro area and are available for private group bookings for employers and civic organizations.

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Our Impact Since 2013

Real outcomes for real patients. Every number represents a Colorado family who received the advocacy they deserved.

12,400+
Patients Served
$8.2M
Medical Bills Reduced
3,100+
Insurance Denials Overturned
640+
Workshops Conducted
Patient Education

Essential Healthcare Guides

Free, plain-language guides that break down complex healthcare topics into actionable steps any patient can follow.

Understanding Your EOB

Learn how to read your Explanation of Benefits statement, identify errors, and understand what your insurance actually paid versus what you owe.

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How to Appeal a Denial

Step-by-step instructions for filing internal and external appeals when your insurance company denies a claim, including template letters and deadlines.

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Surprise Billing Protections

Know your rights under the No Surprises Act and Colorado's state-level protections against unexpected out-of-network charges at in-network facilities.

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Interactive Tool

Healthcare Plan Comparison Calculator

Select your plan type, expected usage level, and prescription needs to see an estimated annual cost breakdown. These estimates are based on 2024 Colorado marketplace averages and are for educational purposes only.

Patient Stories

Hear from Colorado residents who received free advocacy support through Common Sense Healthcare.

"After my surgery, I received a $14,000 bill that my insurance said was out-of-network. Common Sense Healthcare reviewed everything and found that the anesthesiologist was the only out-of-network provider. They filed a No Surprises Act complaint and got the entire balance written off. I would have been in debt for years without their help."

Maria T., Aurora
Emergency surgery billing dispute, 2024

"I had no idea I qualified for marketplace subsidies. The navigator at Common Sense Healthcare walked me through the entire enrollment process and I went from paying $620 a month for insurance to $180. That extra $440 a month changed my family's life."

James K., Lakewood
Marketplace enrollment assistance, 2023

"My daughter's insulin prior authorization was denied three times. Rob's team wrote a clinical necessity letter, coordinated with our endocrinologist, and filed an external appeal through the state. The denial was reversed in twelve days. They literally saved her health."

Patricia D., Westminster
Prior authorization appeal, 2024

Need Help Navigating Healthcare?

Whether you are facing a confusing medical bill, a denied insurance claim, or you simply need help understanding your coverage options, our certified patient advocates are here to help. Every service is completely free.

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