Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)

The requirements for this group are the same as those listed for the Family Medicaid program. Other Medicaid programs make health coverage available to the elderly, and people with disabilities. For more information about these programs, please see Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program)

Like private health insurance, both programs provide coverage for medical and dental care at participating providers. Medicaid and CHP+ both cover a range of services including:

Depending on your household family size and income, you may need to pay an enrollment fee up to $105 once per year in addition to co-pays when you receive services. There are no monthly premiums and pregnant women have no co-pays.

Eligibility Requirements

Individuals who are eligible for ongoing health insurance benefits include:

How to Apply

There are several ways to apply for benefits. Select the one option that is best for you:

• Colorado PEAK is a state online service for Coloradoans to screen themselves and apply for medical, food, and cash assistance programs. Visit Colorado PEAK to see if you are eligible and to apply online.
• Complete the Colorado Financial, Medical, and Food Assistance Application for Assistance (English), Solicitud (Espanol). Then Print the application and fax, email, or mail it to our office.
• Fax: 303-441-1523
• Email: imaging@bouldercounty.gov

Apply in person at one of our offices:

• Boulder Location : 3460 Broadway
• Longmont Location: 515 Coffman Street

Notes:

• Once your application has been reviewed you will be contacted to schedule an interview.
• If your application is denied, you still have additional options that we can discuss with you.

You can access public assistance benefits forms

Question: How do I apply?

Answer: There are many options available for submitting an application. You can apply online at Colorado PEAK . You can also contact Boulder County Housing and Human Services at 303-441-1000 or the Healthy Kids Initiative at 303-441-1589. Or, if you would like to come into the office, we have two locations. In Boulder, the office is located at 3460 N Broadway St Boulder CO 80304 and the Longmont location is at 529 Coffman Street Longmont CO 80501.Preparing for an Anthrax Emergency

Question: Do I need to change providers if I switched from Medicaid to CHP+?

Answer: Possibly, some providers accept CHP+ and Medicaid but others will only accept one or the other. Preparing for an Anthrax Emergency

Question: Who can I call for more information about this program?

Answer: Please call the Boulder County Department of Housing and Human Services at 303-441-1000 or the Healthy Kids Initiative at 303-441-1589.