New federal rules will affect some adults ages 19 to 64 and some immigrants who get Health First Colorado or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+).
Do the new work requirements apply to me?
Answer a few questions to learn if you may need to complete work requirements to receive or keep your coverage.
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Get answers to common questions about how recent federal legislation may affect Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) members.
Can I get vaccinated?
Because of changing federal policies and recommendations about vaccines, you may be wondering, “Can I get my flu, COVID and other shots this fall?”
Colorado remains committed to protecting the health of our residents by following scientific evidence and public health best practices.
All recommended immunizations are a covered benefit for Health First Colorado members at no cost to you!
For children and teens (18 or younger)
Children and teens can get all vaccines offered through the federal Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.
To get these vaccines:
- Visit a provider who is enrolled in VFC and Health First Colorado.
- Vaccines are free, and Health First Colorado covers the cost of giving them to you.
Covered vaccines include:
- Flu (seasonal influenza)
- COVID-19 (for everyone six months and older)
- Other recommended pediatric immunizations
For adults (19 or older)
Members 19 or older can get vaccines from any Health First Colorado-enrolled provider or pharmacy.
Covered vaccines include:
- Flu (seasonal influenza)
- COVID-19 (for all adults)
- Other recommended adult immunizations
If you belong to Rocky Mountain PRIME or Elevate Medicaid Choice (Denver Health)
Please get your vaccines from a provider in your network.
Keeping up with your shots protects you and the people you care about from serious diseases like measles, COVID-19, the flu and more. Talk with your provider if you have questions about which vaccines you need.
What you need to know about potential state and federal budget cuts to Medicaid
You may have heard in the news about potential budget cuts to Medicaid.
Colorado closed a $1B budget shortfall without major Medicaid cuts this year, but budget challenges remain on the state and federal level.
In this short video, Health First Colorado CEO Kim Bimestefer tells you what you need to know about the current situation, the future outlook and how we’re fighting for you.
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Call the Free Nurse Advice Line
If you are not feeling well but are not sure if you need to go to the doctor, call the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-283-3221. This free hotline is just for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) members and you can call it 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Help is available in both English and Spanish.
Medicaid Buy-In program premium payments will restart May 2025
In 2020, we paused the monthly premium payments for the Buy-in Program for Working Adults with Disabilities and Program for Children with Disabilities because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Co-pays eliminated for many services
As of July 1, 2023, Health First Colorado members will not have to pay co-pays for most services, except an $8 co-pay for each non-emergency emergency room visit.
No annual benefit limit for adult dental care
As of July 1, 2023, adult Health First Colorado members seeking dental care will not have an annual benefit limit.
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