Question 1

Will Health First Colorado still cover my medical bills before I’m officially enrolled?

Jan Cartwright · Accepted Answer

Starting in January 2027, low-income adults ages 19–64 who earn up to 133% of the federal poverty level (up to $20,815 per year for a single individual or $42,760 per year for a family of four) who are applying for Health First Colorado will only receive one month of retroactive coverage instead of three. This means that if you qualify and enroll in Health First Colorado, we can cover your qualifying medical bills the month before you applied but no earlier.
Children age 18 and younger, adults age 65 and older and people enrolled in long-term services and supports [LTSS] or buy-in programs will receive 2 months of coverage prior to their application.

Question 2

Will Health First Colorado still cover my medical bills before I’m officially enrolled?

Jan Cartwright · Accepted Answer

Starting in January 2027, low-income adults ages 19–64 who earn up to 133% of the federal poverty level (up to $20,815 per year for a single individual or $42,760 per year for a family of four) who are applying for Health First Colorado will only receive one month of retroactive coverage instead of three. This means that if you qualify and enroll in Health First Colorado, we can cover your qualifying medical bills the month before you applied but no earlier.
Children age 18 and younger, adults age 65 and older and people enrolled in long-term services and supports [LTSS] or buy-in programs will receive 2 months of coverage prior to their application.