Child Health Plan Plus

Last Updated: January 12, 2011

What is Colorado Family Medicaid?

Family Medicaid is a public health insurance program for Colorado children age 0-18 and for parents with dependent children. The program is funded jointly by a federal-state partnership and is administered by the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. For more information on Family Medicaid you may go to Colorado.gov/HCPF

Who is eligible?

Financially qualified children ages 0-18 and parents with dependent children
Parents whose income is at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level
Children ages 6-18 whose family income is at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level
Children under the age of 6 and pregnant women whose family income is at or below 133% of the Federal Poverty Level
For a chart showing income levels click here

What does Family Medicaid cost?

Children and pregnant women do not have to pay any co-pays. Other adults may have a small co-pay

What documentation is needed?

U.S. citizens need to provide U.S. citizenship and identity information
Non-citizens need to provide USCIS (INS) documentation for full benefits
Non-citizens seeking Emergency Medical Services only do not need to provide documentation

How you can apply

Applications are available in English and Spanish
Applications can be downloaded by clicking here
An application must be completed. Applications can be sent to the local county social services department or to P.O. Box 929, Denver, Colorado 80201
Please remember to sign your application
If you have questions about the application, call 303-866-3513 in the Denver metro area or toll free 1-800-221-3943 outside of the Denver metro area. Se habla Español

Special services

Children under the age of 21 are eligible for special benefits through the EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment) program. Children are automatically referred to EPSDT after enrollment in Medicaid