The Colorado Option
We worked hard to pass the Colorado Option, and now we’re working to ensure communities are aware of plans and financial assistance available to them. The Colorado Option plans are the first health care plans available to every Coloradan who buys insurance on the individual marketplace (not an employer), regardless of documentation status. Below you will find webinars, social media toolkits and resources, and resources for immigrant families.
Our 2024 Insurance Guide is out! The purpose of this guide is to help those who have enrolled in a Colorado Option plan through OmniSalud navigate the current health care system, learn about their benefits and rights, and how to dispute a medical bill. The guide is available in English as well as Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese.
Questions about the Colorado Option? Read our frequently asked question document below.
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CO Option One Page Flyer
This one pager helps explain the benefits of the CO Option plans and who qualifies for assistance to purchase them.
Below are links to the Colorado Option one pager in various languages.
Help spread the word!
Help us reach communities impacted by the Colorado Option and new OmniSalud program by sharing information and graphics about the Colorado Option.
Resources for immigrant families
Public Charge Resources
Protecting Immigrant Families (PIF) has put together resources in multiple languages to help prevent misinformation around Public Charge, for more information on what qualifies as a public charge visit the link below.
Reproductive Medicaid
Reproductive Medicaid is available for low income people, including undocumented immigrants. For more information on what reproductive medicaid covers visit: https://www.colorlatina.org/sb9-3/
Emergency Medicaid
Emergency Medicaid is available for low income people, including undocumented immigrants. This type of medicaid is only for emergency cases, typically life threatening or limb threatening emergencies. This does not include any preventive care. For more information on ER Medicaid, visit: https://www.healthfirstcolorado.com/emergency-medicaid/
Insurance Terms
Insurance terms are available in the following languages: English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese
Take ACTION
Hospital Facility Fees
In 2023, a law passed in Colorado limiting when hospitals and health systems can charge “facility fees” and creating transparency requirements to protect consumers from surprise charges. Learn more about these protections that are in effect July 1, 2024.
Campaign for Affordable Prescription Drugs
Too many Coloradans struggle to afford the prescription drugs they need for their health. Nearly 1 in 3 Coloradans have skipped filling a prescription, skipped doses, or cut pills because of costs.
Advancing Oral Health Equity
CCHI is working to ensure oral health gets the attention it needs and that community members can drive change for oral health equity.
Colorado Consumer Health Initiative
303 E 17th Ave, Suite 400
Denver, CO 80203
303.839.1261
General: inform@cohealthinitiative.org
Assistance: help@cohealthinitiative.org
Media: ptelang@cohealthinitiative.org
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