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Medical Bills & Health Insurance Help in Colorado

Whether you are staring at a hospital bill, an EOB you cannot read, or a denial letter, this page collects what is specific to Colorado — Connect for Health Colorado, Colorado's own marketplace, Health First Colorado, and the state rules that shape charity care and appeals — alongside our free tools.

Coverage and enrollment in Colorado

Marketplace

Connect for Health Colorado

Colorado runs its own ACA marketplace instead of HealthCare.gov. Premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions are available to residents who qualify.

Open enrollment: Nov 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026

Visit Connect for Health Colorado
Medicaid & Medicare help

Health First Colorado

1-800-221-3943

Free Medicare counseling (SHIP): 1-888-696-7213

Health First Colorado website
Bill protection rules

Colorado Hospital Discounted Care Law (HB 21-1198)

Free care is commonly available up to about 250% of the federal poverty level, with sliding-scale discounts up to roughly 400%. Denial appeals are often due within 30 days.

Citation you can quote in a letter: C.R.S. §25-3-112

Free help and complaint channels in Colorado

Tools you can use on a Colorado bill

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