Health Care & Medication

Colorado Expanded Medicaid (Health First Colorado)

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How can this program help me?

Colorado Expanded Medicaid (Health First Colorado) provides low-cost health insurance for people who cannot get coverage through regular Medicaid or private insurance. This program can pay for prescription drugs and cover medical needs such as:

Visits to health care providers (physicians and nurse practitioners)
Inpatient and outpatient hospital services
Emergency room visits
Lab tests and x-ray services
Medical supplies, equipment, and prostheses
Physical, occupational, hearing, and speed therapy
Medical transportation
Nursing home care
Hospice care
Mental health services
Home health agency visits
Family planning services

To get benefits, you should go to a health care provider that is part of the program’s network.

How do I get help?

To apply, fill out the online application. You may also print and fill out the application form and mail it to your local Medicaid office. If you have questions, call Health First Colorado at 800-221-3943. For TTY, dial 800-659-2656. For general information about this program, visit the Colorado PEAK website.

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