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1. What is a Public Health Emergency (PHE)?

The PHE was declared by the federal government in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For Medicaid, the PHE established a continuous coverage requirement. This means that people who receive Medicaid were not required to renew their eligibility, as required in the past to maintain coverage.

2. When will the PHE expire, and how will this affect Medicaid participants in Southwest Colorado?

The federal government has yet to set a deadline for the public health emergency to end. When the PHE ends, Colorado Medicaid will be required to renew each member’s eligibility prior to taking any action on a case.

3. How does this affect me?

The most important thing you can do is ensure that all of your information is current. This is the best way to ensure that you receive essential and time-sensitive information from the State.

4. How do I make changes to my Medicaid information?

Access your Colorado Medicaid account online or let SJBPH's Health Insurance Literacy Program help. Call us today at 970-335-2028.