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Benefits in Colorado

Where to apply and who to call in Colorado. For services near you, see the Colorado state page.

Medicaid

Program: Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid) (Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF))
Apply online: colorado.gov/peak
By phone: (800) 221-3943
In person: Your county department of human services Find an office
If you get SSI: Yes. Colorado gives Medicaid automatically to people who get SSI.
If you work: Health First Colorado Buy-In Program for Working Adults with Disabilities. Working adults with a disability and income under 450% of poverty after disregards can pay a premium for Medicaid.

Medicare Savings Programs and the Medicaid Buy-In also go through this office. How Medicaid works.

Free Colorado advance directive forms, with instructions: Colorado forms at CaringInfo. What each form does.

211: call or text 2-1-1.
Medicare counseling (SHIP): shiphelp.org.
Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center: Eldercare Locator, 1-800-677-1116.
Work and benefits counseling (WIPA): choosework.ssa.gov/findhelp.
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Medicaid details checked October 9, 2026. Disability rights agency from the NDRN member list; forms from CaringInfo. Last reviewed November 9, 2026.

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