Lo que usted necesita saber sobre los posibles recortes estatales y federales a Medicaid

Usted puede haber escuchado en las noticias sobre posibles recortes a Medicaid.

Colorado cerró un déficit presupuestario de $1 mil millones sin recortes importantes en Medicaid este año, pero los desafíos presupuestarios persisten a nivel estatal y federal.

En este breve video, La CEO de Health First Colorado, Kim Bimestefer le dice a usted lo que necesita saber sobre la situación actual, las perspectivas futuras y cómo mantenerse informado.

Manténgase actualizado:

What you need to know about potential state and federal budget cuts to Medicaid

You may have heard in the news about potential budget cuts to Medicaid.

Colorado closed a $1B budget shortfall without major Medicaid cuts this year, but budget challenges remain on the state and federal level.

In this short video, Health First Colorado CEO Kim Bimestefer tells you what you need to know about the current situation, the future outlook and how we’re fighting for you.

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Descargue la aplicación gratuita de Health First Colorado

Descargue la aplicación gratuita de Health First Colorado

¡Use la aplicación móvil de Health First Colorado para tomar control de su cobertura! Cree una cuenta en CO.gov/PEAK, y luego descargue la aplicación gratuita de Health First Colorado. 

Use la aplicación de Health First Colorado para:

  • Ver si su cobertura está activa
  • Aprender sobre sus beneficios
  • Actualizar la información de su caso
  • Encontrar proveedores
  • Ver su tarjeta de identificación del miembro
  • Los miembros inscritos y de CHP+ pueden pagar las cuotas y los cargos de inscripción
  • Llame a la Línea de consejos de enfermería, a la línea sobre crisis de Colorado y la Línea para dejar de fumar Quitline

Descargue la aplicación gratuita de Health First Colorado hoy de la Apple App Store o Google Play Store.

Call the Free Nurse Advice Line

Health First Colorado Nurse Advice Line - 800-283-3221If you are not feeling well but are not sure if you need to go to the doctor, call the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-283-3221. This free hotline is just for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) members and you can call it 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Help is available in both English and Spanish.

Medicaid Buy-In program premium payments will restart May 2025

In 2020, we paused the monthly premium payments for the Buy-in Program for Working Adults with Disabilities and Program for Children with Disabilities because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NEMT riders: Tell us about your complaint or feedback

NEMT riders: Tell us about your complaint or feedback.


Miembros que usan Transporte médico no urgente (NEMT): Díganos sobre su queja o comentario.

 

Co-pays eliminated for many services

As of July 1, 2023, Health First Colorado members will not have to pay co-pays for most services, except an $8 co-pay for each non-emergency emergency room visit.

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No annual benefit limit for adult dental care

As of July 1, 2023, adult Health First Colorado members seeking dental care will not have an annual benefit limit.

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Renewals: What You Need To Know

Update Your Information

Have you moved in the past three years? Has your contact information changed?

Don’t miss important updates – update your information today.

Make sure Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) have your current phone number, email and mailing address. It’s important to make sure we can reach you when it’s time to fill out paperwork.

Learn More

1095-B Form

Changes to the Health First Colorado and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) 1095-B Form Process

The law has changed, and you no longer need to provide proof of health insurance coverage in order to file your taxes. Therefore, Health First Colorado will not be mailing out 1095-B forms this year. If you want a copy of your 1095-B form, you can request it by PEAK, phone, email, or mail.

Please visit: https://www.cohealthinfo.com/irsform1095b/

Regional Organizations

Health First Colorado members’ physical and behavioral health care are now managed by regional organizations. Learn more about the Health First Colorado Regional Organizations.

Health First Colorado Co-Pays

Our new Health First Colorado Co-Pays page covers everything members need to know about their co-pays.