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.
Federal Changes to Medicaid
Federal changes are coming to Colorado’s Medicaid program, Health First Colorado. Starting October 1, 2026, some immigrants who currently qualify may lose full coverage — but many people will not be affected. If you are, you’ll receive a letter before anything changes.
What to do now, before October 1, 2026:
- Update your information at Colorado PEAK (co.gov/PEAK), the Health First Colorado app, or your county human services office.
- Use your coverage now — schedule medical, dental, and behavioral health appointments and refill prescriptions.
- Watch for official letters and respond to any you receive.
- Reach out to someone you trust. Local organizations are ready to help.
For official guidance visit HealthFirstColorado.gov/Changes.
Se acercan cambios federales al programa Medicaid de Colorado, Health First Colorado. A partir del 1 de octubre de 2026, algunos inmigrantes que actualmente califican podrían perder la cobertura total, pero muchas personas no se verán afectadas. Si usted se ve afectado, recibirá una carta antes de cualquier cambio.
Qué hacer ahora, antes del 1 de octubre de 2026:
- Actualice su información en Colorado PEAK (co.gov/PEAK), la aplicación de Health First Colorado, o en la oficina de servicios humanos de su condado.
- Utilice su cobertura ahora — programe citas médicas, dentales y de salud conductual y surta sus recetas.
- Esté atento a las cartas oficiales y responda a las que reciba.
- Comuníquese con alguien de confianza. Las organizaciones locales están listas para ayudarle.
Para orientación oficial, visite HealthFirstColorado.gov/es/cambios.
Eligibility Resources from Medicaid:
- Immigrant Eligibility Screener (for changes coming October 1, 2026)
- Work Requirements Screener (for changes coming January 1, 2027)
