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Continuous Enrollment in Colorado Ends in May 2023

In late 2022, Congress established an end date for Medicaid continuous enrollment, separating it from the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). States can begin disenrolling Medicaid members as early as April 1. Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program) and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) will return to normal renewal processes with the first notices going out in March 2023 for members with renewals due in May 2023. With the upcoming end of continuous enrollment, members will be required to renew their Health First Colorado and CHP+ coverage for the first time since the PHE started. Additionally, newer federal regulations require members to sign and return their renewals. Renewals can be signed and mailed to the member's county of residence of members can mail or drop off at Denver Indian Health and Family Services. 
Members who do not return a renewal packet may lose coverage. 
The first packets will likely go out in March, for May renewals. Renewals will happen over the course of 12-14 months, with each member receiving their renewal packet during their regular renewal month. 

Our Eligibility Enrollment Specialists at DIHFS can be of assistance with questions that you may have. You can also deliver your renewal to us for processing. If you have recently moved and have not updated your case information, please contact our Medicaid department so we can update your case for you. 
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We are available Monday - Friday from 8am - 5 pm. 
Joline Butler: 720-591-2695
Kelly Poleyestewa: 720-661-5833

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Health Insurance Eligibility and Enrollment

Native Americans living in Colorado have protections and benefits through Connect for Health Colorado. You can sign up for health insurance with comprehensive benefits, Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program) or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) and continue to receive services from Indian Health Service, tribal health programs, or urban Indian health programs. Members of Federally-recognized tribes can enroll in health insurance year round and are eligible for financial help based on income and other factors.​

Enrolling in insurance has never been so easy! Our friendly and knowledgeable enrollment specialists will answer your questions and submit your application quicker than any other site in Denver county. You do not need to be a patient at our clinic to discuss insurance coverage. While a scheduled appointment will help us serve you best, we can accommodate walk-ins. 

​Remember: you will always have a coverage option!

Health First Colorado

Colorado Medicaid Applications
Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)
Medicare Savings Program
Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP)
Change Reports/Add a Baby
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Connect for Health

Information about Private Insurance
Referrals for Private Insurance
​Ask: Premium Tax Credit
Ask: Zero co-pay, Zero deductibles 
Ask: Open Enrollment

Community Resources

Colorado Voter Registration
Colorado PEAK Enrollment
​SNAP/TANF Enrollment
Energy Assistance Enrollment
Community Outreach and Engagement 

Medicaid Application Checklist

1. Photo ID
2. Tribal ID/Documents (only if American Indian/Alaska Native)
3. Social Security Card
4. Paystubs for earned income
5. Employer statement for earned income
6. Documentation of Social Security award letter

Preparing for your Insurance Counseling Appointment

1. Schedule an appointment; budget about 30 minutes for your visit
2. Gather all necessary documents and letters
3. Download and complete the Medicaid application at home 
or
4. Arrive 20 minutes early to complete your application
5. Review and submit your application with an eligibility specialist

Remember: You will need to renew annually; our team can help!