Denver Public Schools’ Medicaid Department helps families apply for free or low-cost health insurance, including Health First Colorado (Medicaid) and CHP+ and SNAP food assistance. We offer one-on-one appointments at any DPS school site. Additionally, we assist families with re-enrollment and utilizing their benefits. If you need assistance, please contact our Outreach and Enrollment Specialists by calling 720-423-3661, emailing Outreach, or filling out the Request for Enrollment Form.

Appointments are available at your neighborhood school. You can apply year-round.

Some of the benefits are:

• Doctor visits.

• Dental services – cleanings, fillings, root canals and others.

• Preventive care.

• Vision.

• Hospital stays.

• Surgery.

• Mental health.

• Prescriptions.

Our department is committed to helping our families connect with free or low-cost health insurance and food assistance, because we know that healthier kids are better learners!