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First, some things you should know:

• If you have already applied, you can check the status of your application.
• If you applied online and did not receive an eligibility decision yet, please review your Next Steps.
• If you applied and didn’t qualify for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program) or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), you can learn more about your options.

Ways to apply for Health First Colorado or Child Health Plan Plus:

Apply Online

It’s the fastest way to find out if you qualify! Apply online by visiting Colorado.gov/PEAK.

Apply In Person

Apply in Person at your county of residence’s local county office or at a local application assistance site. See the Apply By Mail section below for paper applications you can print and fill out in advance.

Apply By Mail

If you want to fill out a paper application and mail it in, print out one of the applications below. You can also drop it off at your county of residence’s local county office or at a local application assistance site.

Download and Print Paper Applications

Apply By Phone

To apply by phone call 1-800-221-3943 / State Relay: 711.

What does Health First Colorado cost?

Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program) is public health insurance for low-income Coloradans who qualify.

You might have to pay a small co-payment to receive some services unless you fall into one of the categories below. Co-payments vary depending on the service.

• If you are age 18 and younger, pregnant or are an American Indian or Alaska Native, you do not pay co-payments.
• If you are a qualifying former foster care youth, you only pay co-payments for prescription drugs.
• If you reside in a nursing facility you typically do not have to pay co-payments.

See the Benefits & Services Overview for the list of co-payments per service.

Do I qualify?

You may qualify for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program) if you meet the income guidelines:

Approximate Monthly Income To Qualify for Health First Colorado

The fastest way to find out if you qualify is to apply online at Colorado.gov/PEAK.

What do I need to apply?

• The name, address and contact information of each person applying;
• Social Security numbers of each member of your household seeking medical assistance (or document numbers for lawfully present individuals);
• The birth dates of each person applying;
• Employer information for each member of your household;
• Income information for each member of your household (for example, wage and tax statements such as pay stubs or W2 forms);
• Information about any other income you receive;
• Information and policy numbers for health insurance plans currently covering members of your household; and
• Citizenship and identity documentation

If you are applying for Health First Colorado programs for individuals over the age of 65 and/or for individuals with disabilities, you might also be asked to provide information not listed above, including:

• Whether you have a medical condition that has seriously limited your ability to do daily activities for at least a year
• Information about whether you need help with daily activities, such as dressing, eating, and bathing
• Any health care coverage received through Medicare
• Unearned income, such as Social Security Administration (SSA) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments and pensions

You might be asked to provide more information if we are unable to verify what you told us through our electronic data sources.