Fountain Family Seeks Health Care

Raymond Poseley of Fountain said although he’s been unemployed since January, the Colorado Department of Revenue continues to list him as employed and receiving pay. That led to his family being ruled ineligible for Medicaid.

“If this is just a clerical error, why hasn’t it been corrected?” said Poseley. “Our re-certification for Medicaid also hasn’t gone through for the past two years. I’m just kind of stumped.”

As a result of the ruling, the family — including Poseley’s wife and 12-year-old son, Max — receive little health care. Poseley says he and his wife have health issues, and their son has diabetes and soon may run out of insulin.

“I need help,” said Max Poseley. “Otherwise, basically, I’m just going to die.”

Raymond Poseley said he’s been able to get insulin samples from doctors since being laid off from his job at Current, but that his family deserves better.

The DOR was unavailable to discuss the Poseleys’ situation Wednesday. However, a Target 13 investigation found that two Colorado Springs providers, Peak Vista Community Health and the SET Family Medical Clinic, offer health care to people with little or no insurance.

Barb Cronin, executive director of the SET Clinic, said many people who need such care often are unaware of how to access it.

“There are a lot of resources out there,” she said. “But it’s very overwhelming to the uninsured. Who does this, who does that? And I think when in doubt, certainly call our clinic. For children in this community, they could really get in right away to be seen by a provider. As for the adults, we could accommodate them at the clinic.”

Dennis Hisey, an El Paso County commissioner, said the county may have some resources available to help the Poseleys.

Raymond Poseley said he hopes to find work in a local call center.

To reach Peak Vista Community Health, call 719-632-5700. For the SET Clinic, call 719-776-8850.