While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Unemployment Insurance program and compiled a guide and the following answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides comprehensive free or low-cost healthcare benefits to children whose parents or guardians do not qualify for Medicaid. CHIP is a federal program, and each state/territory has flexibility to design their own CHIP program within federal guidelines. Therefore, CHIP benefits may differ in each state/territory.
CHIP benefits may include annual check-ups, hospital visits, dental insurance, vision insurance and more. All services are provided through medical providers that participate in the CHIP program. Not all doctors and medical facilities accept CHIP patients.
Learn more about CHIP benefits here.
The Colorado state CHIP program is called the Colorado Child Health Plan Plus. It is administered by the Colorado Department of Human Services. For more information about the Colorado Child Health Plan Plus, click here.
A child may receive CHIP benefits in Colorado for as long as he or she qualifies for the program. A participant’s qualifications are determined by their age and their household’s monthly gross income. To learn more about eligibility and qualifying for the Colorado Child Health Plan Plus, click here.
If a child is eligible for CHIP, the following services will be covered:
Other services may also be covered depending on the child’s needs.
For more information about the services covered and what medical assistance you can receive, call the DHS toll-free phone line line at 1 (800) 221-3943 or review the Colorado CHP+ page here.
To qualify for CHIP in Colorado, a child must meet the following criteria:
For more information on Colorado’s household income limits and other eligibility criteria to qualify for CHIP, click here.
Depending on your gross household income, the premium may be $25 to $75 per year per child covered by the Colorado Child Health Plan Plus in your household or $35 to $105 per year for two or more children in your household.
When your child receives covered medical services, you will not have a copay.
For more information on the cost of CHIP benefits in Colorado, visit the Colorado Child Health Plan Plus page here. Or call the DHS toll-free phone line at 1 (800) 221-3943.
Before applying for the Colorado Child Health Plan Plus, complete the following three steps:
Learn about the income limits and other eligibility criteria here.
To apply for CHIP online, you can create an account through the Colorado PEAK benefit portal here.
To apply for CHIP in person, click here to find your nearest Colorado Department of Human Services Office location.
To apply for CHIP by phone, call 1 (800) 359-1991.
To apply for CHIP by mail, fill out the Application for Public Assistance found here and send it to your local nearest Colorado Department of Human Services Office location.You can find a list of contact information for local offices in Colorado here.
*Colorado uses the same application for multiple benefit and self-reliance programs. Be sure to mark the correct program you are applying for in your application.
Depending on your method of application, you can check your application status in the following ways:
You will receive a determination letter in the mail notifying you of your eligibility for CHIP within45 days of applying. This timeline may be extended if the Department of Human Services requires more information from you to process your application.
If approved for CHIP, you will be sent a Colorado Health Insurance Identification Card by mail.
For more information about what happens after you apply for the Colorado Child Health Plan Plus, you can contact the DHS toll-free phone line Center at 1 (800) 221-3943.
If you do not agree with the Colorado Department of Human Services’ decision to deny you CHIP benefits, you can file an appeal within 30 days of when you receive your eligibility determination in the mail.
You can file your appeal by mail or by fax to the Health Insurance Marketplace.
To send your appeal by fax, fill out the appeal form here and dial 1 (877) 369-0130.
To send your appeal by mail, complete the appeal form and send it to the following address:
Health Insurance Marketplace
Attn: Appeals
465 Industrial Blvd.
London, KY 40750-0061
After submitting your appeal, you will receive a decision by mail or email within 30 days.
If you have any further questions regarding the appeals process, you can contact the Marketplace Appeals Center at 1 (855) 231-1751. Or, you can contact the Colorado DHS toll-free phone line Center at 1 (800) 221-3943.
To transfer your child from your current insurance to CHIP benefits, you will need to contact your current health insurance provider and ask a representative to discontinue their insurance coverage.
You can find your insurance company’s customer service number on your health insurance card.
If you have any questions about the insurance transfer process, contact the state’s health insurance marketplace, Connect for Health Colorado, at 1 (720) 496-2530.Or, have a live chat or send an email to the customer support team here.
If you have any further questions about the Colorado Child Health Plan Plus or CHIP, call the DHS toll-free phone line at 1 (800) 221-3943.
You can also contact your local Colorado Department of Human Services office for assistance. Find your nearest office location and contact information here.
Services are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Children’s Health Insurance Program and compiled a guide and the following answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free CHIP Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.
