A new federal law changes which groups of immigrants are eligible to receive Medicaid, beginning in October 2026.
Webinar: Medicaid work requirements
- Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Intended audiences: Health First Colorado members, providers, community organizations, advocacy groups, counties, and other partners.
In this webinar, HCPF will explain what work requirements are; share what is known today; describe what this may mean for members, counties, providers, and communities, including who may not have to comply; share what comes next; and describe how our partners can stay involved.
Live Spanish and American Sign Language interpretation will be available.
Meeting Accommodation and Language Access Notice
Auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities and language services for individuals whose first language is not English may be provided upon request. Please notify the meeting organizer at hcpf_stakeholders@state.co.us, or the Civil Rights Officer at hcpf504ada@state.co.us, at least one week prior to the meeting to make arrangements.
Learn more about work requirements
For the latest updates and guidance about these federal changes are coming to Colorado’s Medicaid program, go to HealthFirstColorado.com/Changes
Webinar: Medical frailty and Medicaid work requirements
**This webinar was rescheduled from July 14 to July 29.**
- Wednesday, July 29, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- Intended audiences: Health First Colorado members, providers, community organizations, advocacy groups, counties, and other partners.
In this webinar, HCPF will explain what we know now about who may not have to report work, school or volunteer activities based on medical frailty.
HCPF will also share federal guidance and what we’ve heard from health care providers and health care advocates about medical frailty, and what this means for Health First Colorado members.
Live Spanish and American Sign Language interpretation will be available.
Meeting Accommodation and Language Access Notice
Auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities and language services for individuals whose first language is not English may be provided upon request. Please notify the meeting organizer at hcpf_stakeholders@state.co.us, or the Civil Rights Officer at hcpf504ada@state.co.us, at least one week prior to the meeting to make arrangements.
Learn more about work requirements
For the latest updates and guidance about these federal changes are coming to Colorado’s Medicaid program, go to HealthFirstColorado.com/Changes
Medicaid changes coming soon
New federal rules will affect some adults ages 19 to 64 and some immigrants who get Health First Colorado or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+).
Do the new work requirements apply to me?
Answer a few questions to learn if you may need to complete work requirements to receive or keep your coverage.
Check out our new FAQ section!
Get answers to common questions about how recent federal legislation may affect Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) members.
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 at no cost to you!
For children and teens (18 or younger)
Children and teens can get all vaccines offered through the federal Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.
To get these vaccines:
- Visit a provider who is enrolled in VFC and Health First Colorado.
- Vaccines are free, and Health First Colorado covers the cost of giving them to you.
Covered vaccines include:
- Flu (seasonal influenza)
- COVID-19 (for everyone six months and older)
- Other recommended pediatric immunizations
For adults (19 or older)
Members 19 or older can get vaccines from any Health First Colorado-enrolled provider or pharmacy.
Covered vaccines include:
- Flu (seasonal influenza)
- COVID-19 (for all adults)
- Other recommended adult immunizations
If you belong to Rocky Mountain PRIME or Elevate Medicaid Choice (Denver Health)
Please get your vaccines from a provider in your network.
Keeping up with your shots protects you and the people you care about from serious diseases like measles, COVID-19, the flu and more. Talk with your provider if you have questions about which vaccines you need.
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 and Spanish.
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.