Question 1

Will immigrants who no longer qualify for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) be auto-enrolled in Emergency Medicaid Services?

Evonne Young · Accepted Answer

It depends. If an immigrant has previously selected Emergency Medicaid Services and Reproductive Health Care Services (EMS/RHCS) on their application, they may be automatically enrolled in EMS/RHCS after October 1, 2026.

If an immigrant did not select EMS/RHCS on their application before October 1, 2026, they will not be automatically enrolled.

Immigrants who will lose Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) coverage because of federal changes should apply for EMS/RHCS before October 1, 2026.

Question 2

Will immigrants who no longer qualify for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) be auto-enrolled in Emergency Medicaid Services?

Evonne Young · Accepted Answer

It depends. If an immigrant has previously selected Emergency Medicaid Services and Reproductive Health Care Services (EMS/RHCS) on their application, they may be automatically enrolled in EMS/RHCS after October 1, 2026.

If an immigrant did not select EMS/RHCS on their application before October 1, 2026, they will not be automatically enrolled.

Immigrants who will lose Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) coverage because of federal changes should apply for EMS/RHCS before October 1, 2026.