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What you need to know about the federally mandated changes coming to Medicaid
In this short video, Health First Colorado CEO Kim Bimestefer tells you what you need to know about the federally mandated changes coming to Medicaid. Stay up-to-date: Opt-in to our email updates. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. See more Health First Colorado news.
Statement from HCPF Executive Director Kim Bimestefer in response to the passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
“Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) members, providers and partners will be impacted by provisions in the recently enacted federal reconciliation bill, H.R. 1 known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The bill is anticipated to result in the large-scale loss of health insurance coverage for Coloradans and an extraordinary cost shift to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
NEMT riders: Tell us about your complaint or feedback
NEMT riders: Tell us about your complaint or feedback. Miembros que usan Transporte médico no urgente (NEMT): Díganos sobre su queja o comentario.
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.
Health First Colorado and CHP+ Cover Members for 12 Months After Giving Birth
See the Expanded Maternity and Family Planning Benefits page.
