Medical Programs
Health First Colorado – Colorado’s Medicaid Program
Adams County Community Support Services: 720.523.2800.
Medicaid in Colorado is known as Health First Colorado. Health First Colorado is a public health assistance program for Coloradans who qualify. Children; pregnant women; parents and caretakers; people with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities; and adults can all potentially qualify.
Eligibility requirements can be complex. To see if you qualify or to apply, visit Colorado PEAK. In some cases, eligibility can be determined immediately upon completion of your application.
For more information on Health First Colorado, please visit their website.
There are a variety of Programs and services available within the Health First Colorado program. Some important programs are highlighted below. To see a more comprehensive list of programs, visit their Program Snapshots page.
Medicaid Eligibility Partnership
Helping you turn care into coverage.
Partner with Adams County Human Services in a collaborative cost-sharing agreement for dedicated support in turning care into coverage. Work with an embedded eligibility specialist who will process Medicaid cases and provide customer support to ensure timely enrollment and access to care.
The Medicaid Eligibility Partnership team currently supports 9 agencies across Adams County including 2 school districts, local hospitals, and several nursing facilities.
Key Benefits
For a monthly fee, organizations have access to:
- A dedicated Medicaid eligibility specialist who provides:
- Direct client assistance
- Medicaid and long-term care expertise
- Application and renewal processing
- Flexible onsite or remote support
- A direct connection to Adams County Human Services
Why partner with Adams County Human Services?
Our eligibility specialists work exclusively with Medicaid eligibility and understand the policies, processes, and resources needed to help eligible individuals access coverage.
- Meet with Adams County Human Services Medicaid Eligibility Partnership Team.
- Identify your organization’s workflow and needs.
- Your dedicated eligibility specialist is assigned.
- Receive ongoing reporting and partnership support.
Connect for Health Care Colorado Health Insurance
Connect for Health Colorado is an organization Adams County residents can use to receive financial help to purchase health insurance. Insurance costs are rising and there may be assistance to help with premiums.
Open enrollment for 2026 has closed for Connect for Health Care Colorado. You can still explore options for buying insurance outside of Open Enrollment.
The Adams County Health Department enrollment assistants can support you in exploring and applying for medical assistance programs, troubleshooting enrollment issues, and assisting with changes in household information affecting your enrollment.
Long-Term Care Programs
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
Home and Community-Based Services are for elderly, physically handicapped, or blind adults who can be cared for in their own home. These benefits can help you remain in your home and community.
Children’s Home and Community-Based Service (CHCBS)
The Children’s Home and Community-Based Services Waiver (CHCHS) provides a home or community-based alternative to children with significant medical needs who are at risk for acute hospital or skilled nursing facility placement.
Rocky Mountain Human Services: 303.636.5600
Rocky Mountain Human Services (RMHS) is the Case Management Agency designated for Adams County. RMHS determines the functional eligibility for participation in HCBS, while Adams County Human Services determines financial eligibility. HCBS has extra program rules, and some programs may have waitlists.
Nursing Home
Provides Health First Colorado to individuals institutionalized (for 30 days or more) in certified hospitals, nursing homes, and/or in rehabilitation facilities. Income and resource guidelines must be met.
Medicare Savings Programs
Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) are a group of programs Colorado residents can apply for if they have Medicare. Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) help people with limited income and resources pay for some or all of their Medicare premiums and may also pay their Medicare deductibles and coinsurance. In some cases, MSP may also pay Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) deductibles and co-insurance. Medicare Buy-In is one of the benefits of the Medicare Savings Programs.
These programs include:
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)
- Qualified Individuals (QI)
- Special Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Program (SLMB)
- Qualified Disabled and Working Individual (QDWI)
Income and resource guidelines must be met. For eligibility details for these programs, please visit the Adults Programs page.
Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)
Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) is public, low-cost health insurance for certain children and pregnant women. It is for people who earn too much to qualify for Health First Colorado, but not enough to pay for private health insurance.
For additional details and eligibility criteria please visit the Children’s Programs page.
Emergency Medicaid Services (EMS)
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) benefit covers family planning and emergency services for people who qualify for Health First Colorado, but do not meet immigration or citizenship requirements. EMS is a limited benefit that does not cover all medical services.
For additional details and eligibility criteria please visit the Adults Programs page.
You can apply for all of these programs and more by visiting Colorado PEAK.