Special Enrollment Period
Open enrollment for 2026 has ended, but you can still apply during a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) if you experience a qualifying life event.
How to apply for the Community Health Coverage Program (CHCP) — Important deadlines
You can apply for coverage if you have a certain type of event in your life — called a qualifying life event. A qualifying life event is when something important in your life changes. For example, if you get married or divorced, give birth, or lose health coverage because you lost your job or no longer qualify for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), Omnisalud, or Medicare, you can apply for coverage through CHCP.
In general, the special enrollment period lasts 60 days after a qualifying life event.
For more information about your proof of qualifying life event, look at the Special Enrollment Period Guide or visit kp.org/chcspecialenrollment.
Apply through a CHCP community partner
To apply for CHCP, you must work with a CHCP community partner.
Find a community partner near you that can help you complete an application
When you’ll hear from us
Submitted applications are processed in order of receipt. We’ll let you know if you’ve been approved for CHCP after we receive and review your completed forms and any proof of income.
Please note: Continued eligibility for CHCP isn’t guaranteed. We reserve the right to close enrollment or change the eligibility rules at any time. If you’re approved for the subsidy, the subsidy period is limited and we’ll contact you in the future to confirm that you still qualify.