For 2023 health plans, Colorado open enrollment has ended. However, you may still be able to purchase health insurance for this year if you qualify for a special enrollment period. For example, if you’ve recently lost your job or significant income, you might qualify for a 60-day special enrollment period that will allow you to sign up for a new health insurance plan. (See What Happens If I Missed the Enrollment Deadline?)
To get covered, you can go directly to the online health insurance marketplace for Colorado. If you need personalized help, you can reach out to an enrollment assistant. Most enrollment helpers are working remotely during the COVID crisis.
Where's the Colorado Health Care Exchange?
You can find the health insurance exchange for Colorado at Connect for Health Colorado. This is where you can learn about the various health insurance options available to you under Obamacare. If you see a plan you like, you'll be guided through the enrollment process online.
Getting Personalized Help with Enrollment
In Colorado, if you need help understanding your options for coverage under Obamacare or signing up for a plan, you can get free assistance from a certified enrollment assistant or from a health insurance agent or broker.
The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) expanded Medicaid eligibility to include more people who couldn’t otherwise obtain health insurance. As written, the ACA would extend Medicaid to all adults with incomes at or below 138% of the federal poverty level. (For a single person in Colorado in 2021, that’s $20,120. For a family of four, it’s $41,400.)
However, the U.S. Supreme Court later ruled that it was up to individual states to decide whether to expand Medicaid. As of October 2021, 12 states have not expanded their programs.
Colorado Has Expanded Medicaid
Because Colorado did decide to expand its Medicaid program, residents can qualify for Medicaid more easily today than in years past.
Get Help Finding a Health Insurance Plan in Colorado
Get Help From Colorado's Health Insurance Exchange
The following links and telephone numbers take you to the official help resources for Connect for Health Colorado, the health insurance marketplace for Colorado.
Get help by phone: 855-752-6749 (TTY: 855-346-3432)
Get help in person: To find a navigator (called a "Health Coverage Guide" or "Certified Application Counselor" in Colorado) or an agent, go the In-Person Assistance page at Connect for Health Colorado.
Get help online: To have a computer chat with a support representative at Connect for Health Colorado, click here.
Get Help From a Licensed Insurance Broker
To directly connect with a Colorado insurance broker who can help you evaluate insurance plans and choose a plan that's appropriate for your situation, call 800-943-6832. (We receive advertising income from the licensed brokers who offer their services through this telephone number.)
