Medicaid Eligibility Family and Children's Programs
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.
Am I eligible?
Visit Colorado PEAK and click on the "Am I Eligible" button.
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Financially qualified children ages 0-18 and parents with dependent children
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Parents whose income is at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level
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Children age 6-18 whose family income is at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level
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Children under the age of 6 and pregnant women whose family income is at or below 133% of the Federal Poverty Level
Income Level Chart - Effective April 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Income Level Chart - Effective January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Income Level Chart - Effective January 1, 2012 - Present
How do I apply?
Applications are available in English and Spanish. The application must be completed and sent to the County Departments Human/Social Services.
Pregnant women or children who need health care right away can apply at a Presumptive Eligibility Application Site.If a family has questions about the application, they can call: 303-866-3513 in the Denver metro area or toll free 1-800-221-3943 outside of the Denver metro area. Spanish speaking customer service representatives are available.
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
Benefits and special services
Medicaid eligible clients 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.