Do You Or Your Family Need Health Insurance? Our Health Coverage Guides are here to Help!
Finding affordable insurance is a challenge—especially in rural communities like those on the Western Slope. Tri-County Health Network’s trained Health Coverage Guides (HCGs) can help you enroll or renew your coverage through Health First Colorado (Medicaid), CHP+ (Child Health Plan Plus), or Connect for Health Colorado (Marketplace).
Call Tri-County Health Network at 970-708-7096 or Email enrollment@tchnetwork.org to schedule an appointment.
**If you need assistance with enrolling in Medicare, please call Region 10 Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) at 970-765-3129 or visit State Health Insurance Assistance Program (Medicare) – Region 10 Colorado.
Important Dates for 2026 Open Enrollment
- Open Enrollment is currently closed
- Open a Special Enrollment Period by marking the box on your Colorado Tax Return
- Financial help is available through tax credits and cost-sharing reductions
- Qualifying Life Events can open a Special Enrollment Period for you
- Even if you’re auto-enrolled this year, we recommend meeting with an HCG to confirm your premium and plan details.
Please review the chart below to see what savings you might be eligible for through the marketplace.
Health Insurance Updates for 2026
Advance Premium Tax Credit (APTC)
Advance Premium Tax Credit (APTC) will still be available to eligible individuals and families to help lower monthly premium costs for health insurance purchased through the Connect for Health Colorado Marketplace.
HB25B-1006: Colorado Premium Assistance (CPA)
The Colorado General Assembly passed HB 25B-1006, legislation that provides $100 million to help reduce rising premium costs in the individual health insurance market.
Eligibility: Below 400% FPL
• Single person: income under $5,216.67/month
• Family of 4: income under $10,716.67/month
Subsidy: $80 for head of household + $29 per additional member
Estimated Monthly Income Eligibility (2025)
Marketplace Subsidies (based on household size):
| Family Size | Income Range |
| 1 | $18,225 – $37,650 |
| 2 | $24,640 – $51,100 |
| 3 | $31,055 – $64,550 |
| 4 | $37,470 – $78,000 |
Health First Colorado (Medicaid) Eligibility – 2025 Monthly Income
| Family Size | Adults (19–65) | Children (0–18) | Pregnant People |
| 1 | $1,732 | $1,848 | $2,540 |
| 2 | $2,352 | $2,489 | $3,420 |
| 3 | $2,972 | $3,130 | $4,300 |
| 4 | $3,592 | $3,771 | $5,180 |
| 5 | $4,212 | $4,412 | $6,060 |
| 6 | $4,832 | $5,053 | $6,940 |
CHP+ Monthly Income – 2025
If your income is just above Medicaid levels, you may qualify for CHP+ with a small fee:
| Family Size | Free Coverage | Low Monthly Fee |
| 1 | Up to $2,637 | $2,638 – $3,225 |
| 2 | Up to $3,552 | $3,553 – $4,344 |
| 3 | Up to $4,467 | $4,468 – $5,463 |
| 4 | Up to $5,382 | $5,383 – $6,582 |
Need Help?
Our HCGs are here Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM. From Nov 1 – Jan 15, we also offer evening virtual appointments, Monday–Thursday, 4:30–7:30 PM.
We can help you:
– Compare plans
– Apply for financial assistance
– Complete applications and renewals
– Troubleshoot gaps in coverage
Call Tri-County Health Network at 970-708-7096 or Email enrollment@tchnetwork.org to schedule an appointment.
