Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)
Colorado · Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF)
Our summary
CHP+ is public low-cost health insurance for children age 18 and under and pregnant people. It is for families who earn too much for Health First Colorado (Medicaid) but not enough to pay for private health insurance.
- Free to enroll
- Customer service: se habla español
Apply online at Colorado PEAK (the state benefits site) · CHP+ Customer Service 800-359-1991 · What they may ask for when you apply
What happens after you knock
- Presumptive Eligibility (PE) is a way for children to get care right away, without waiting for the CHP+ decision.
- If found eligible for PE, the child is enrolled for up to 60 days while the CHP+ decision is made.
No answer?
Apply online at co.gov/PEAK or ConnectForHealthCO.com.
Call CHP+ Customer Service at 800-359-1991 (se habla español).
Family Voices Colorado helps families with public or private health insurance: 303-877-1747.
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Family Voices ColoradoFamily Voices Colorado helps families with public or private health insurance.In their words8 quotes ›
“Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) is public low-cost health insurance for certain children and pregnant women.”hcpf.colorado.gov
“It is for people who earn too much to qualify for Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program), but not enough to pay for private health insurance.”hcpf.colorado.gov
“Children age 18 and under and pregnant people”hcpf.colorado.gov
“Applicants with household income under 260% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).”hcpf.colorado.gov
“You may also have to pay small co-pays when you or your child receives CHP+ services.”hcpf.colorado.gov
“There are no co-pays for preventative care, such as prenatal care and check-ups.”hcpf.colorado.gov
“Native Americans and Alaskan Natives do not have to pay co-pays.”hcpf.colorado.gov
“Mental/Behavioral Health Care (excludes Pediatric Behavioral Therapy, PBT)”hcpf.colorado.gov
Spanish: HCPF has a Spanish CHP+ page: "Inscribirse en CHP+ es gratis." Customer service says "(se habla Español)."
Checked Nov 1, 2026 against hcpf.colorado.gov, co.gov, healthfirstcolorado.gov. Something changed? Tell us