Medical Bill Help in Colorado
Learn your rights, check charity care eligibility, and generate free dispute letters for medical bills in Colorado.
State hospital discounted care program up to 250% FPL
Strong surprise billing protections under HB21-1198
Good faith estimate requirements for hospitals
Charity Care in Colorado
Financial assistance requirements for Colorado hospitals
Governing Law
Colorado Hospital Discounted Care Program (C.R.S. 25.5-3-501)
Income Eligibility
Up to 250% FPL of the Federal Poverty Level
Requirements
Colorado hospitals must provide discounted care to uninsured patients with incomes up to 250% FPL. The state has a hospital discounted care program that helps low-income residents access financial assistance.
Application Deadline
Follow hospital-specific deadlines
Typical Discount Tiers
| Income Level | Discount | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 150% FPL | 100% | Free care |
| 250% FPL | 50% | 50% discount |
Consumer Protections in Colorado
Your rights when dealing with medical bills
- Patients have the right to receive itemized bills
- Hospitals must provide good faith estimates
- Balance billing protections under HB21-1198
No Surprises Act in Colorado
Federal and state surprise billing protections
Colorado passed HB21-1198 which provides additional protections against surprise billing beyond federal law, particularly for emergency services and out-of-network care at in-network facilities.
Filing Deadlines
Dispute Deadline: No specific state deadline - typically 180 days
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CO Attorney General
CO Insurance Commissioner
CO Health Department
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