Colorado - Healthcare Support
- undocumentedameric
- Apr 12
- 2 min read
OmniSalud
A program that provides undocumented Coloradans with a safe way to compare affordable health insurance plans and enroll on a secure online platform.
Thanks to a Colorado law passed in 2021, every company that sells health insurance in the state has to offer plans with a specific set of lower, fixed costs and make them available to everyone – no matter their documentation status. When you apply for health insurance through the OmniSalud program, they will not ask for your immigration status. These are called Colorado Option plans and they are making healthcare more affordable and accessible for all Colorado residents.
To enroll in health insurance through OmniSalud, an individual must:
Live in Colorado
Not be eligible for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) or financial help available on Connect for Health Colorado. People who are undocumented fall into this category.
Have a household income less than 150% of the federal poverty level- that's less than $21,870 per year for an individual, and less than $45,000 per year for a family of four.
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Health insurance plan for children under 19 who don't qualify for Medicaid, essentially providing low-cost or free healthcare coverage depending on family income
Eligibility: Children under 19 years old
Services: Includes hospital visits, emergency care, lab tests, prescription drugs, dental, vision, and more
Prenatal Care Assistance Program
Healthcare provider program designed to provide low-income pregnant women with access to affordable or free prenatal medical care
Services: Routine checkups, lab tests, specialist consultations, and delivery services
Eligibility: Typically based on income level, falling below a certain percentage of the federal poverty line.
Emergency Medicaid
Emergency Medicaid (EM) is a program that provides medical coverage for uninsured individuals who have experienced a medical emergency. It's available to people who don't qualify for Medicaid due to their immigration status.
Services: Medical care and services for serious health issues that require immediate medical attention. Conditions like heart attacks, severe pain, and labor and delivery
Private Health Insurance
Individuals may also be able to enroll in private health insurance plans through Connect for Health Colorado with financial assistance.
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