Work Requirement Awareness

Helping members understand new federal Medicaid work requirements and six-month renewals starting in 2027
Work Requirements & Six-month Renewals
When to useNow through January 1, 2027

Toolkit Overview

Starting in 2027, a new federal law will require some adults with Medicaid to complete and report work, school, work program or volunteer activities to keep their health coverage. These new rules are called work requirements, or community engagement requirements.

Who May Be Affected

Some adults ages 19-64 who are not enrolled in long-term services and supports or Medicaid buy-in programs, have a disability, health condition, or other circumstances will need to comply with Medicaid work requirements.

Learn more about who may not need to meet Medicaid work requirements at HealthFirstColorado.gov/Changes/Work.

Member Notices

Health First Colorado notified affected members at the end of August through early September. The letter drafts are available via the following links:

Work requirements notice (English PDF)
Work requirements notice (Spanish PDF)

Universal Posts 3 posts

Three social graphics for the awareness phase. Use the same image across social, newsletters, and email. English and Spanish. See the Playbook →

Universal Post · Work Requirements

Some adults may need to meet work requirements starting in 2027

Lead post for the toolkit. Use across social, email, and newsletters. Click to view English beside Spanish.

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Universal Post · SNAP / TANF

Already meeting SNAP or TANF work rules? That counts for Medicaid too

Reassurance post for members already reporting work activities. Click to view English beside Spanish.

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Universal Post · Screener

Not sure if the rules apply to you? Use the free, anonymous screener

Drives members to the online work requirements screening tool. Click to view English beside Spanish.

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Sample Captions 3 messages

Pair these with the universal posts above. Copy directly or adapt the language to your organization’s voice.

Caption 01

Work requirements start in 2027

Caption 01 · English

Starting January 1, 2027, some adults may need to show work, school, training, or volunteer activities to keep their Health First Colorado Medicaid coverage. These are called work requirements.

These changes don’t apply to everyone. Many people, including caregivers, people with disabilities, those enrolled in Medicare or SSI/SSDI, and others, may not need to take action. This is not a complete list.

What you can do now:

  • Update your contact information so Health First Colorado can reach you
  • Watch for official notifications this fall and respond by the deadline
  • Visit HealthFirstColorado.gov/Changes for the full list and anonymous screening tool
Alt textA smiling woman wearing an apron and gloves serves a sandwich. Text reads: “Important! Federal changes to Colorado’s Medicaid program. Starting in 2027, some adults may need to meet work requirements to keep Colorado Medicaid coverage. These changes don’t apply to everyone.” The Health First Colorado logo and HealthFirstColorado.gov/Changes/Work appear below.

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Caption 01 · Español

A partir del 1 de enero de 2027, algunos adultos tendrán que demostrar que realizan actividades de trabajo, estudios, capacitación o voluntariado para mantener su cobertura de Medicaid de Health First Colorado. Estos se llaman requisitos laborales.

Estos cambios no se aplican a todas las personas. Muchas personas, incluidos los cuidadores, las personas con discapacidades, las personas inscritas en Medicare o que reciben SSI/SSDI, entre otras, posiblemente no tengan que hacer nada. Esta no es una lista completa.

Lo que puede hacer ahora:

  • Actualice su información de contacto para que Health First Colorado pueda comunicarse con usted.
  • Esté atento a las notificaciones oficiales que recibirá este otoño y responda antes de la fecha límite.
  • Para consultar la lista completa y utilizar la herramienta de evaluación anónima, visite HealthFirstColorado.gov/es/Cambios.
Alt textUna mujer sonriente, que lleva un delantal y guantes, sirve un bocadillo. El texto dice: «¡Importante! Cambios federales en el programa Medicaid de Colorado. A partir de 2027, es posible que algunos adultos tengan que cumplir unos requisitos laborales para mantener la cobertura de Medicaid en Colorado. Estos cambios no se aplican a todo el mundo». El logotipo de Health First Colorado y HealthFirstColorado.gov/es/Cambios/Laborales aparece debajo.

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Caption 02

SNAP or TANF work activities count

Caption 02 · English

Wondering if the 2027 federal Medicaid work requirements affect you?

Starting January 1, 2027, a new federal law referred to as “work requirements” will require some adults with Medicaid to complete and report work, school, work program or volunteer activities to keep their health coverage.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has its own work requirement rules that are more detailed than Medicaid’s.

Visit HealthFirstColorado.gov/Changes/Work to find out more.

Alt textA checklist icon appears below text that reads: “Important! Federal changes to Colorado’s Medicaid program. Starting January 1, 2027, if you meet SNAP/TANF work rules, you will also meet Medicaid work requirements. You do not need to show separate proof.” The Health First Colorado logo and HealthFirstColorado.gov/Changes/Work appear below.

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Caption 02 · Español

¿Se pregunta si los requisitos laborales federales de Medicaid de 2027 se aplican a su caso?

A partir del 1 de enero de 2027, una nueva ley federal que establece los “requisitos laborales” exigirá que algunos adultos con Medicaid realicen y reporten actividades de trabajo, estudios, programas de trabajo o voluntariado para mantener su cobertura.

El Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) tiene sus propias reglas de requisitos laborales, que son más detalladas que las de Medicaid.

Para obtener más información, visite HealthFirstColorado.gov/es/Cambios/Laborales.

Alt textDebajo del texto aparece un icono de lista de verificación junto a la siguiente frase: «¡Importante! Cambios federales en el programa Medicaid de Colorado. A partir del 1 de enero de 2027, si cumple con las normas laborales de SNAP/TANF, también cumplirá con los requisitos laborales de Medicaid. No es necesario que presente una prueba por separado». El logotipo de Health First Colorado y HealthFirstColorado.gov/es/Cambios/Laborales aparece debajo.

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Caption 03

Use the free, anonymous screener

Caption 03 · English

Wondering if the 2027 federal Medicaid work requirements affect you?

Use the free, anonymous screening tool to understand your situation and what steps you can take.

Try it at HealthFirstColorado.gov/Work-Requirements-Screener

Results are only a guide. Health First Colorado will send official notices by mail and through Colorado PEAK.

Visit HealthFirstColorado.gov/Changes/Work to find out more.

Alt textA digital checklist icon appears beside text that reads: “Important! Federal changes to Colorado’s Medicaid program. Not sure if the new Medicaid work requirements apply to you? Take a few minutes and use the free, anonymous screening tool.” HealthFirstColorado.gov/Work-Requirements-Screener appears below. A note says “Results are only a guide. Health First Colorado will notify adults who need to meet work requirements.”

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Caption 03 · Español

¿Se pregunta si los requisitos laborales federales de Medicaid de 2027 se aplican a su caso?

Use la herramienta de evaluación gratuita y anónima para comprender su situación y los pasos que puede seguir.

Use la herramienta en HealthFirstColorado.gov/es/Evaluador-Requisitos-Laborales.

Los resultados son solo una guía. Health First Colorado enviará notificaciones oficiales por correo postal y a través de Colorado PEAK.

Para obtener más información, visite HealthFirstColorado.gov/es/Cambios/Laborales.

Alt textAparece un icono de lista de comprobación digital junto al texto que dice: «¡Importante! Cambios federales en el programa Medicaid de Colorado. ¿No está seguro de si los nuevos requisitos laborales de Medicaid se aplican en su caso? Dedique unos minutos a utilizar la herramienta de evaluación gratuita y anónima». HealthFirstColorado.gov/es/Evaluador-Requisitos-Laborales aparece debajo. En una nota se indica que los resultados son meramente orientativos; Health First Colorado se pondrá en contacto con los adultos que deban cumplir los requisitos laborales.

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Flyers & Print Materials 2 designs

Print-ready materials for waiting rooms, community spaces, and partner offices.

CO-BRANDABLE · ADD YOUR LOGO

Work Requirements Flyer

Explains who the new work requirements apply to, who is exempt, and what members can do now. Space for your organization’s logo. Full page and half page, English and Spanish.

CO-BRANDABLE · ADD YOUR LOGO

Walk-by Flyer

Full-page flyer with space to add your organization’s name and logo. Built for waiting rooms and community spaces.

Slides 1 deck

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Work Requirements Member Slides

Slide deck for member meetings, community presentations, and partner trainings. Co-brandable: the cover slide has space for your organization’s name, logo, and contact. English and Spanish.

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Community Partner Reference Guide

Not for distribution. For internal, community partner staff only. A deeper reference for partners and navigators supporting members through the work requirements changes.

English

The Community Partner Reference Guide gives partners and navigators detailed, plain-language background on the new federal work requirements and six-month renewals, who is exempt, and how to help members take action now. Download the full guide below.

Español

La Guía de Referencia para Socios Comunitarios ofrece a los socios y navegadores información detallada y en lenguaje sencillo sobre los nuevos requisitos de trabajo federales y las renovaciones cada seis meses, quiénes están exentos y cómo ayudar a los miembros a tomar medidas ahora. Descargue la guía completa a continuación.

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On-Hold Phone Messaging

Staff use only. A 30–45 second script to record for your organization’s phone system while callers are on hold.

English

Use this script for your phone system’s on-hold message so callers hear that work requirements are coming in 2027, that the changes do not apply to everyone, and where to check whether they need to act. Download the script below.

Español

Use este guion para el mensaje en espera de su sistema telefónico, para que las personas que llaman sepan que los requisitos de trabajo entrarán en vigor en 2027, que los cambios no se aplican a todo el mundo y dónde averiguar si deben tomar alguna medida. Descargue el guion a continuación.

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