Health First Colorado will send you a letter in September 2026 letting you know if, based on the information we have, you must comply with work requirements.
The new work requirements begin January 1, 2027. Not all Health First Colorado members who are subject to the new work requirements will need to show proof right away.
Current members will need to prove they complied with work requirements during at least 1 calendar month since their last renewal deadline
They will also need to renew their health coverage every 6 months instead of once a year.
For example, if your renewal is due in March 2027, you will need to show proof that in one calendar month since your last renewal deadline you either:
- earned at least $580, or
- worked, participated in a work program, volunteered, or attended school (or a combination of these) for at least 80 hours.