If work requirements apply to you and you are applying for Health First Colorado for the first time, you must meet the requirement unless you qualify for an exemption. This means that in the month before you apply, you need to show proof that you either earned at least $580 or completed at least 80 hours of work, job training, volunteering, school, or a combination of these.
We expect the federal government to provide final details on this topic by June 2026. We will update these FAQs when information becomes available.