Guardian Transport & Security expanded transport services across Southwest Colorado through vehicle purchases, staff hiring and training, technology upgrades, and regional partnerships to help manage transport demands.
RMHP's Impact on Colorado Communities
At Rocky Mountain Health Plans, a UnitedHealthcare company, we’re committed to bettering the health outcomes and livelihoods of all Coloradans.
Health equity is both a passion and a priority, and we work daily to close the gaps of disparity that exist for so many underserved populations across the state. We do this by fostering relationships with county and state leaders, by working with providers and organizations in our local communities, and by elevating our members’ voices to identify and deliver the resources they need and deserve. We commit millions of dollars through one-time and recurring investments and value-based payment models.
Investment Highlights
Together, we strive to make a real impact, right here in Colorado.
$3.5
in one-time investments
$7M
in recurring investments
$25M+
in value-based payments
Investments That Drive Lasting Impact
One-Time Investments
In 2025, we invested over $3 million of Regional Accountable Entity (RAE) funds in the health neighborhood.
This one-time funding supports community-based projects and programs that improve the health and life outcomes of Medicaid members and promote the health of local communities and populations.
One-time investments were used to address social determinants of health (SDoH), increase organizational program capacity, expand access to care, and promote health equity initiatives.
Recurring Investments
In addition to our 2025 one-time community funding initiatives, we also made a total of $7 million in recurring investments.
These investments supported primary care medical provider (PCMP), integrated community care team, and community-based organization initiatives.
Transformative Payments
We design, implement, and maintain value-based payment agreements to increase funding for providers who serve RAE members with the highest needs or barriers and to sustain specific high-value services.
These agreements are distinct from our community investments and include funding for capacity building, enhanced behavioral health reimbursements and prospective enhanced primary care payments, and community reinvestment.
Working Together for Better Health
We supported nearly 160 Region 1 community organizations in 2025, including the following recipients:
- Ariel Clinical Services
- Building Hope
- Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition
- Colorado Mesa University
- Colorado River Fire Rescue
- Delta County Ambulance District
- Food Bank of the Rockies
- Good Food Collective
- Great Education Colorado
- Guardian Transport & Security
- Hilltop Health Services
- Mental Health Colorado
- Mesa County Public Health
- Northern Colorado Health Partnership
- Rocky Mountain Farmers Union
- Southern Ute Tribal Council
- United Way of Mesa County
- Willow Collective
Building Trust One Relationship at a Time
The following testimonial highlights were submitted by community organizations that were able to better serve members using RMHP community investment funds.
Guardian Transport & Security
Completed 91
total transports in the Southwest Region
Purchased 3
vehicles for transport operations in the Southwest Region
Hired Staff
and conducted trainings to manage transport requests
“Guardian Transport provides dependable, secure transport to clients in the Southwest region of Colorado. They are professional, easy to book, and have excellent ongoing communication. Guardian’s team of drivers is punctual and capable with clients. Their team has great flexibility and willingness to accommodate long transports of rural origin, which has often radically reduced clients’ long wait times for transport to out-of-area higher levels of care.”
– Client of Guardian Transport & Security
Oliver Behavioral Consultants
Provided 2780
fresh protein servings and 3276 non-perishable food servings
Distributed 398
resource folders regarding MDC assistance and RAE programs
Provided ~1,990
individuals with additional SDoH information and navigation materials
“I live out of my car and don’t have a lot of friends. The extra food is a lifesaver for me, and the clothes you brought kept me warm during the winter. But more than anything, I enjoyed having someone I could talk to about my life and dreams. I’ll never forget you. You saved my life with your words.”
– Client of Guardian Transport & Security
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See how our collaborative programs help deliver critical support and care to members across Colorado.
