Cover All Coloradans: Health coverage for pregnant people and children
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, a new law called “Cover All Coloradans” helps children and pregnant people get health coverage, no matter what their immigration status is.
- Don’t wait to apply: You might qualify for some services now.
- Are you a provider or community stakeholder group? Go to our Partner Resource page.
Who qualifies for full health coverage?
You may qualify for full health coverage through Health First Colorado or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) starting Jan. 1, 2025, if you:
- Live in Colorado, and
- Meet the income and household eligibility requirements, and
- Are pregnant, have a pregnancy end after Jan. 1, 2025, and/or are 18 years old and younger.
What benefits and services are covered?
Health First Colorado and CHP+ give you 4 kinds of basic benefits:
- Physical health (including prenatal and postpartum care)
- Dental
- Vision
- Behavioral health (mental health and substance use treatment)
Health First Colorado and CHP+ cover health care services that are part of your benefits package and when
- You get the service from a provider who accepts Health First Colorado or CHP+, and
- The service is medically necessary.
How To Apply
Apply now or contact your county department of human services to find out how to apply.
- What you’ll need to apply
- Apply online
- Apply by phone: Call 800-221-3943 (State Relay: 711). Phone applications are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Apply by mail: Download and print a paper application.
- Apply in person: Apply in person at your county of residence’s department of human services or at a local application assistance site.
Don’t qualify for Health First Colorado or CHP+?
If you are not pregnant and you are 19 and older, you may still qualify for a limited benefit called Emergency Medicaid Services.
If you don’t qualify for Health First Colorado or CHP+, OmniSalud is a program that provides Coloradans, no matter what their immigration status is, with a safe way to compare affordable, private health insurance plans and enroll on a secure online platform.
Common questions
Will you share my information?
No, the information you give on your application is private. We won’t share it with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or anyone else. Colorado law keeps your personal information safe when you apply for or use most public benefits.
Will having Health First Colorado affect my immigration status?
Your immigration status will not be affected. When you apply, the information you share can’t be used against you in decisions about your immigration status.
I need health coverage before Jan. 1, 2025, but I don’t have permanent legal status.
You may qualify for limited benefits through Emergency Medicaid or OmniSalud.
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