Federal changes are coming to Colorado Medicaid's program. If your Colorado Medicaid renewal date is before January 1, 2027, we encourage you to renew with Health First Colorado, Colorado’s Medicaid Program, before the end of 2026 to receive a full year of Medicaid eligibility. If you wait to renew until 2027, you may be required to comply with the new work requirements and need to renew coverage every 6 months instead of every 12 months.
What you can do now:
- Renew your benefits online at CO.gov/PEAK
- Use our free re-enrollment process through PointCare – click here
- Talk to our Eligibility Team: we are here to help. If you have any questions about your coverage, or need assistance filling out your application or renewal, please call us at 970-871-7657.
- Open and respond to official letters from Health First Colorado, Colorado’s Medicaid program.
Work requirements for Colorado Medicaid start January 1, 2027. Who may need to comply with work requirements? Adults who:
- Are ages 19 to 64
- Are not enrolled in long-term services and supports or Medicaid buy-in programs
Many people will not need to meet work requirements. Learn whether this affects you at HealthFirstColorado.gov/Changes/Work. Note: If you already complete work requirements for SNAP or TANF, that counts for Health First Colorado as well.
Also new in 2027: Most people who need to meet work requirements will also need to renew their Health First Colorado coverage every 6 months instead of every 12 months.
If you renew your coverage before the end of 2026, you will receive 12 months of eligibility. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to our Eligibility team at 970-871-7657. Your health is our priority, and we are here to help. Learn more about these changes here.
