Health First Colorado News
- Can I get vaccinated? - Because of changing federal policies and recommendations about vaccines, you may be wondering, “Can I get my flu, COVID and other shots this fall?” Colorado remains committed to protecting the health of our residents by following scientific evidence and public health best practices. All recommended immunizations are a covered benefit for Health First Colorado members […]
- Federal Government Shutdown: What it means for Health First Colorado and CHP+ - En Español Last Updated: October 1, 2025 What’s Happening A federal government shutdown began on Wednesday, October 1. The shutdown will have no impact on Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). 👩⚕️ What This Means For Members Q: Will the federal shutdown affect my Health First Colorado or CHP+ […]
- 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 […]
