What is the difference between Medicaid and CHP+?

What is the difference between Medicaid and CHP+?

CHP+ is public low-cost health insurance for certain children and pregnant women. It is for people who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to pay for private (also known as commercial) health insurance. Benefits under CHP+ are like those of Medicaid, except for adults are not eligible for dental care.

How do you qualify for CHP+?

Who Qualifies?

1. Women age 19 years or older.
2. Applicants with household income under 260% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
3. Colorado residents.
4. Lawfully residing pregnant women with no five year waiting period.
5. Applicants not eligible for Health First Colorado.
6. Applicants who do not have other health insurance.

What is the income limit for CHP+ in Colorado?

Who is eligible for Colorado Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)?

Household Size*	Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1	$32,200
2	$43,550
3	$54,900
4	$66,250

What is Colorado Medicaid called?

Health First Colorado
Medicaid in Colorado is known as Health First Colorado. The name and logo represent Colorado’s member-focused approach to public health care coverage. Member eligibility, benefits, and choice of providers remain the same.

What is the difference between health First Colorado and CHP+?

Health First Colorado is for low income Coloradans who make less than about $1,250 a month for an individual. CHP+ is for low income children and pregnant women who make too much to qualify for Health First Colorado.

What is the income limit for Colorado Medicaid?

Colorado Medicaid?

Household Size*	Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1	$17,131
2	$23,169
3	$29,207
4	$35,245

How much can you make in Colorado to qualify for Medicaid?

See if you can sign up for Health First Colorado

Family Size	Approximate Monthly Family Income to Qualify for Health First Colorado
1	Up to $1,428	Up to $1,525
2	Up to $1,931	Up to $2,062
3	Up to $2,434	Up to $2,599
4	Up to $2,938	Up to $3,136