Health First Colorado News
- 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.
