If your prescription is for a generic or brand name medication you will not have a co-pay.
Learn more about Health First Colorado Co-Pays.
Can I get help to quit smoking?
- Free nicotine patches, gum and other medicines to help you quit smoking are covered for all Health First Colorado members.
Ask your provider for a prescription. There is no co-pay. - Use your patches, gum and other medicines with free counseling from the Colorado QuitLine to help you quit. A trained Quit Coach can help you quit smoking or stop using tobacco products. Call
800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) or go to CoQuitLine.org. It’s free! - You can also get in-person counseling to help you quit.
When will my Health First Colorado card arrive?
Your Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) card should arrive within two weeks after qualifying. Your card will be sent to the address on your application. You can also access your Health First Colorado card from PEAK. Even if you did not apply online through PEAK, you can still create an account and print your card. You should always bring your photo ID with you when you see your health care provider or go to the pharmacy. You do not need a copy of your Health First Colorado card to get medical services.
You can also view your Health First Colorado card from the Health First Colorado mobile app.
I was told Health First Colorado pays for services only after other types of coverage pay first. What are some of the other types of coverage that pay for my services before Health First Colorado?
Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program) is the payer of last resort in most situations. This means Health First Colorado pays for services only after any other coverage you may have pays first. If you have health coverage other than Health First Colorado, you should report that information to us. You can report other health coverage at Colorado.gov/PEAK.
The following types of coverage may be required to pay for your services before Health First Colorado:
- Employer-sponsored insurance
- Workers’ compensation
- Medicare
- COBRA
- Veteran’s (VA) health care program
- Casualty insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pharmacy insurance
I suspect that someone I know may be involved with Health First Colorado fraud. What should I do?
If you suspect someone of Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) member fraud, please report it to us.
I suspect that my doctor may be involved with Health First Colorado fraud. What should I do?
If you suspect your doctor, medical equipment provider, or any other Medicaid provider of fraud, please report it to us.
Are there co-pays or enrollment fees for Health First Colorado?
Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) does not have an enrollment fee, but in some circumstances co-pays may be required. Health First Colorado members who are pregnant, living in a nursing facility, or age 18 and younger do not have to pay co-pays. For more information on co-pays, visit the Benefits and Services Overview page.
Is my Health First Colorado coverage active?
You can check if your Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program) coverage is active by going to the Colorado PEAK website and clicking on the Check My Benefits button or you can view your card from the Health First Colorado mobile app.
You can also call your local County Department of Social/Human Services or the Member Contact Center for assistance.
How can I check the status of my Health First Colorado application?
If you applied for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program) or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), you can check your application status online through Colorado PEAK.
Even if you applied by mail, in-person, or over the phone, you can still create a Colorado PEAK account and find out the status of your application online. It may take up to 45 days — or up to 90 days if the application requires a disability determination — from the date your application was received for a case number to be assigned to you. Once you are assigned a case number, you can check your status and benefits online through Colorado PEAK. Get more information about your case number and where to find it.