We can help you apply for Health First Colorado, (Medicaid) health insurance for low income individuals. To qualify, families or individuals must:
- Live in Colorado
- Have incomes that fall within Health First Colorado requirements
- Be U.S. citizens, legal permanent U.S. residents for at least five years (excluding women and children) or asylees, refugees or non-citizens with qualifying emergencies.
Most health services are free under Health First Colorado. There may be small co-pay (payment at time of visit) for some services. There are no co-pays for children 18 and younger or pregnant women. Pregnant women can get health care while they are waiting for approval. This is called Presumptive Eligibility. For more information, call 970-879-1632 in Steamboat Springs and 970-824-8233 in Craig.
We also partner with PointCare, an easy online tool that helps patients apply and renew their Medicaid in minutes. Need to apply or renew? Click here to do so through PointCare.
Federal Changes to Medicaid
Federal changes are coming to Colorado’s Medicaid program, Health First Colorado. Read a more detailed update here.
These changes do NOT apply to everyone, and not everyone is affected in the same way. We want to help you prepare and stay informed, and we need your help:
- Update your contact info and communication preferences:
- Do this online with Colorado PEAK: co.gov/PEAK
- OR in person or by calling your county human services department - Watch for official communications
- Respond quickly if needed
For the latest updates and guidance visit: HealthFirstColorado.gov/Changes
We know these changes may feel confusing or stressful. We will continue sharing updates and resources to help people prepare.
Vienen cambios federales al programa Medicaid de Colorado, Health First Colorado. Consulta una actualización más detallada aquí.
No todo el mundo se verá afectado de la misma manera. Queremos ayudarle a prepararse y a mantenerse informado, y necesitamos su ayuda:
- Asegúrese de que su información de contacto y sus preferencias de comunicación estén actualizadas:
- Actualice en línea en Colorado PEAK: co.gov/PEAK
- O llame o acuda en persona al departamento de servicios humanos de su condado - Esté atento a las comunicaciones oficiales
- Actúe de inmediato si recibe una comunicación oficial sobre su cobertura médica
Para conocer las últimas actualizaciones y orientación, visite: HealthFirstColorado.gov/es/cambios.
Sabemos que estos cambios pueden resultar confusos o estresantes. Seguiremos compartiendo actualizaciones y recursos para ayudar a la gente a prepararse.
Eligibility Resources from Medicaid:
- Immigrant Eligibility Screener (for changes coming October 1, 2026)
- Work Requirements Screener (for changes coming January 1, 2027)
