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Children’s Hospital Colorado
Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
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Financial Assistance
Need help paying for care?
Talk with our Financial Counseling team:
FinancialCounseling@
childrenscolorado.org
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
We know that paying for healthcare can be stressful. That’s why Children’s Hospital Colorado offers multiple ways to get help paying for care, and our Financial Counseling team will help you apply. We can help with:
- Government assistance
- Hospital financial assistance
- Payment plans
Anyone can apply for financial assistance. If you don’t have insurance, our Financial Counseling team will automatically reach out to talk with you about available options and see what you might qualify for. Learn more about the programs available, eligibility requirements and how to apply below.
Government assistance
Children's Colorado works with eligible patients and families to apply for government aid to cover hospital services. That means we provide temporary Medicaid coverage for up to 45 days to pregnant patients and children under age 19 while we process your medical assistance application.
You may qualify for one of the government assistance programs listed below based on your family’s income. Eligibility for government assistance is based on how much your family earns compared to the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG). The FPG can change from year to year. Our Financial Counseling team will help you throughout this process.
Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid)
Colorado’s Medicaid program is called Health First Colorado. Health First Colorado is a public health insurance program run by the state.
Who is eligible for Health First Colorado?
- Children, pregnant people and adults who make less than a certain amount of money per month. (See the chart below.)
- Must be a Colorado resident
- Adults 18 and older who are not pregnant must meet citizenship or immigration requirements (this does not apply to pregnant people or children under the age of 18)
Use the chart below to see if you qualify for health coverage through Health First Colorado.
- Find your family size in the first column. (Your family size is the number of people who live together and share money).
- Look across the row to find the type of health coverage you need.
- For example, if you are a family of 4 seeking coverage for your 2 children, you would find the “family size” of 4 on the left and then slide over to the “children” column.
- Check the monthly income limit in that box. If your family’s monthly income is at or below that number, you may qualify for coverage through Health First Colorado.
Approximate Monthly Income Limits to Qualify for Health First Colorado
| Family Size | Adults Ages 19 to 25 | Children Ages 0 to 18 | Pregnant Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family of 1 | up to $1,735 | up to $1,852 | up to $2,544 |
| Family of 2 | up to $2,345 | up to $2,503 | up to $3,467 |
| Family of 3 | up to $2,954 | up to $3,154 | up to $4,331 |
| Family of 4 | up to $3,564 | up to $3,805 | up to $5,225 |
| Family of 5 | up to $4,173 | up to $4,456 | up to $6,119 |
| Family of 6 | up to $4,783 | up to $5,107 | up to $7,012 |
| Family of 7 | up to $5,393 | up to $5,757 | up to $7,906 |
| Family of 8 | up to $6,003 | up to $6,408 | up to $8,800 |
| Family of 9 | up to $6,612 | up to $7,059 | up to $9,694 |
| Family of 10 | up to $7,221 | up to $7,710 | up to $10,587 |
You may still qualify for Health First Colorado coverage if your monthly income is higher than these amounts. We're here to help. Call us at 720-777-7001 or email us at FinancialCounseling@childrenscolorado.org.
Child Health Plan Plus
Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) is a public low-cost health insurance program. Run by the State of Colorado, this option is for pregnant women and children whose families earn too much to qualify for Medicaid (see above: Health First Colorado), but not enough to pay for private health insurance. You can apply for CHP+ at any time.
Who is eligible for CHP+?
- Children ages 18 and under
- Pregnant women ages 19 and over
- Applicants with household income under 260% of the federal poverty guidelines (FPG); see the income guidelines below
- Must be a Colorado resident
- Applicants who are not eligible for Medicaid
- Applicants who do not have other health insurance
Review the chart to see if you qualify for CHP+ based on your income and family size:
- Find your family size in the first column. (Your family size is the number of people who live together and share money).
- Look across the row to find your family’s monthly income range.
- Look at the top of that column to find your code letter. This is how the state will determine your level of coverage.
CHP+ Monthly Maximum Income Guidelines
Effective April 1, 2025
| Family Size | 143–156% F | 157–159% F+ | 160–170% G- | 171–185% G+ | 186–200% J | 201–213% K | 214–225% L | 226–235% M | 236–260% O |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,853 – $2,035 | $2,036 – $2,074 | $2,075 – $2,218 | $2,219 – $2,413 | $2,414 – $2,609 | $2,610 – $2,778 | $2,779 – $2,935 | $2,936 – $3,065 | $3,066 – $3,391 |
| 2 | $2,504 – $2,750 | $2,751 – $2,803 | $2,804 – $2,997 | $2,998 – $3,261 | $3,262 – $3,525 | $3,526 – $3,755 | $3,756 – $3,966 | $3,967 – $4,142 | $4,143 – $4,583 |
| 3 | $3,155 – $3,465 | $3,466 – $3,532 | $3,533 – $3,776 | $3,777 – $4,109 | $4,110 – $4,442 | $4,443 – $4,731 | $4,732 – $4,997 | $4,998 – $5,219 | $5,220 – $5,775 |
| 4 | $3,806 – $4,180 | $4,181 – $4,260 | $4,261 – $4,555 | $4,556 – $4,957 | $4,958 – $5,359 | $5,360 – $5,707 | $5,708 – $6,029 | $6,030 – $6,297 | $6,298 – $6,966 |
| 5 | $4,457 – $4,895 | $4,896 – $4,989 | $4,990 – $5,334 | $5,335 – $5,805 | $5,806 – $6,275 | $6,276 – $6,683 | $6,684 – $7,060 | $7,061 – $7,374 | $7,375 – $8,158 |
| 6 | $5,108 – $5,610 | $5,611 – $5,718 | $5,719 – $6,113 | $6,114 – $6,653 | $6,654 – $7,192 | $7,193 – $7,660 | $7,661 – $8,091 | $8,092 – $8,451 | $8,452 – $9,350 |
| 7 | $5,758 – $6,325 | $6,326 – $6,447 | $6,448 – $6,893 | $6,894 – $7,501 | $7,502 – $8,109 | $8,110 – $8,636 | $8,637 – $9,122 | $9,123 – $9,528 | $9,529 – $10,541 |
| 8 | $6,409 – $7,040 | $7,041 – $7,175 | $7,176 – $7,672 | $7,673 – $8,349 | $8,350 – $9,025 | $9,026 – $9,612 | $9,613 – $10,154 | $10,155– $10,605 | $10,606 – $11,733 |
| 9 | $7,060 – $7,755 | $7,756 – $7,904 | $7,905 – $8,451 | $8,452 – $9,197 | $9,198 – $9,942 | $9,943 – $10,588 | $10,589 – $11,185 | $11,186 – $11,682 | $11,683 – $12,925 |
| 10 | $7,711 – $8,470 | $8,471 – $8,633 | $8,634 – $9,230 | $9,231 – $10,044 | $10,045 – $10,859 | $10,860 – $11,565 | $11,566 – $12,216 | $12,217 – $12,759 | $12,760 – $14,116 |
How to apply for government assistance
Anyone can apply for financial assistance from the government. If you would like to apply for financial assistance, please contact our hospital’s Financial Counseling team. If you don’t have health insurance, our team will automatically contact you for screening. You can also reach out to our Financial Counseling team by calling 720-777-7001 or emailing FinancialCounseling@childrenscolorado.org.
Hospital financial assistance
When a patient and their family are not eligible for government assistance, the Financial Counseling team at Children’s Colorado may be able to offer other financial aid through discounts and payment plans.
Children’s Colorado Hospital Discounted Care (charity care)
The Hospital Discounted Care Program, sometimes referred to as charity care, provides financial aid to patients and families in need. Families who receive hospital discounted care will be required to make a copayment based on their income level according to federal poverty guidelines.
Who is eligible for the Hospital Discounted Care Program?
- Patients residing in Colorado
- Patients who meet income guidelines
- Patients who are not eligible for Health First Colorado or CHP+
The following table provides examples of the maximum annual income based on family size. If your family’s income each year is less than the amount listed here, you are likely eligible for discounted care. Exceptions may apply.
Children’s Colorado updates this information every year on April 1.
Yearly Income to Qualify for Hospital Discounted Care
| Family Size | Approximate Annual Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | up to $39,125 |
| 2 | up to $52,875 |
| 3 | up to $66,625 |
| 4 | up to $80,375 |
| 5 | up to $94,125 |
| 6 | up to $107,875 |
| 7 | up to $121,675 |
| 8 | up to $135,375 |
Amounts generally billed (AGB)
Children's Colorado limits the amount charged for care we provide to any individual who is eligible for financial assistance. We use the look-back method to determine the AGB.
Children's Colorado financial assistance policy
Your rights as a patient under hospital discounted care
Apply for financial assistance
To apply for financial assistance, contact Financial Counseling for free screening and assistance completing the application. Please note: This form is provided for your reference only; our team will help you fill it out when you call.
Financial Assistance Application - English (.pdf)
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Call a financial counselor nowPayment plans
Children's Colorado charges are consistently applied to all patients regardless of their ability to pay or method of payment. If patients and their families are not eligible for government assistance, our Patient Financial Services team can provide flexible payment plan options. While many payment plans are 6 months or less, our team may be able to make exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
How to set up a payment plan
To request a payment plan for an existing bill, please call 720-777-6422 or click the billing option in MyChart.
We’re here to help
Our Patient Financial Services team is here to help you estimate the cost of your care as well as understand your bill and the billing process.
Our Health Information Management team is also available to answer questions about obtaining a copy of your child’s medical records and any policies and procedures.