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Are breast pumps covered?

Previously, Health First Colorado only covered breast pumps under specific circumstances related to infant hospitalization of at least 54 days.

This limited coverage policy ended on June 7, 2022.

  • Pregnant members may receive a pump as early as the 28th week of pregnancy.
  • Postpartum members may receive a pump at any time.
  • Breast pumps must be prescribed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner.
  • Breast pumps must be provided by an approved supplier, which are often pharmacies.
  • Both manual and electric breast pumps are covered.

If you do not qualify for a breast pump through Health First Colorado, you may be able to receive a breast pump from Colorado’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).

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Are prenatal vitamins covered?

Prenatal vitamins are a free benefit for all pregnant women. Talk with your health care provider about the benefits of taking a prenatal vitamin every day. A prescription is required.

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Can I get help for depression?

Mental and behavioral health services are available to Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) members. Contact your primary care provider or regional organization to get connected to behavioral health services.

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Can I get help to quit smoking?

  • Contact the Colorado QuitLine at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) for free coaching and support.
  • Talk with your health care provider about the benefits and risks of taking smoking cessation medications while you are pregnant. Health First Colorado covers two 90-day courses of smoking cessation medication with counseling to help you quit.
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Can I get transportation to my appointments?

Free Non-Emergent Medical Transportation (NEMT) is available if you have no other means of transportation to get to and/or from health appointments for Health First Colorado-covered services. See the Non-Emergent Medical Transportation page for details.

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How do I enroll my newborn in Health First Colorado?

If you are a woman enrolled in Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) when your baby is born, you can add your newborn to your case online by reporting a change through your PEAK account at Colorado.gov/PEAK, or using the Health First Colorado mobile app. Your baby will then be automatically enrolled in health coverage until his or her first birthday.

There is also an option to report the birth of your baby to your county of residence human services office or a Medical Assistance (MA) site case worker near you. Once your baby is added to your case and you have their State ID, you are able to take your baby to the doctor.

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How much are my co-pays?

You have no co-pays for Health First Colorado-covered services and prescriptions while you are pregnant and for two months after your pregnancy ends.

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I have a health concern. Who do I call?

Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) offers a free 24-hour, 7 days a week Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-283-3221. Help is available in both English and Spanish.

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What is the Nurse Home Visitor Program?

The Nurse Home Visitor Program (NVHP) is a special program for qualifying women who are pregnant with their first child. The program is also for these first children up to their second birthday. NHVP offers case management and health education services to moms and their first babies in order to help them get the medical and social services that they need.

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