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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Call the Free Nurse Advice Line

If 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 […]

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.

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.

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.

Renewals: What You Need To Know

Health First Colorado and CHP+ Cover Members for 12 Months After Giving Birth

See the Expanded Maternity and Family Planning Benefits page.