Colorado: @C4HCO reminder: Deadline approaching for uninsured residents to use the #TaxTime Enrollment Program

via Connect for Health Colorado:

New Program Connecting Tax Filers to Health Coverage Ends April 15

DENVER— Colorado’s new Tax Time Enrollment Program that connects uninsured tax filers to health coverage is coming to a close this Friday, April 15. Due to a state law passed in 2020, this tax season was the first in which residents could mark on their Colorado tax form that they were uninsured and interested in getting connected to coverage with Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) or Connect for Health Colorado, the state’s official health insurance marketplace.

“No matter whether you qualify for coverage with Health First Colorado or for plans with financial help on our marketplace, I encourage residents and tax preparers to check that box by April 15th,” said Connect for Health Colorado’s Chief Executive Officer Kevin Patterson. “We’re here to help connect you to free and low-cost health coverage options.”

How It Works

Uninsured tax filers can check of a box on their state tax form to say that they or someone in their family is uninsured and to opt-in to share their information with Connect for Health Colorado. By doing so, residents can qualify for a 60-day Special Enrollment Period with Connect for Health Colorado or be connected to coverage with Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program). People must file their Colorado state tax form and select the new checkbox option on their return by Friday, April 15 to qualify for this Special Enrollment Period, regardless of the tax filing extensions.

Other Enrollment Opportunities

Coloradans who don’t qualify for the Tax Time Enrollment Program or who miss Friday’s deadline might be eligible to sign up for health insurance now if they experience a qualifying circumstance, like losing health insurance from their job, moving to Colorado, certain changes to income and more.

Customer Service representatives, Assisters and certified Brokers are available and ready to help residents figure out which Special Enrollment Period they may qualify for and how to enroll. Contact Connect for Health Colorado at 855-752-6749 or ConnectforHealthCO.com to enroll and find local enrollment assistance. 

Residents can enroll in coverage through Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) or the Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) program any time during the year if they qualify.