Confused about when you might get the coronavirus vaccine in Colorado? Use our guide to find your spot in line.

Back in those simpler days of … late last year, Colorado’s plan for rolling out the coronavirus vaccine seemed pretty clear: Phases 1, 2 and 3.

But then Phase 1 became Phase 1a and 1b; and then Phase 1b was split with a mysterious dotted line; and now Phase 1b has been fully divided into sub-subphases 1b.1, 1b.2 and 1b.3. And it might not even end there. In a news conference last week, Gov. Jared Polis talked about the possible need for sub-sub-subphases of Phase 1b.3, a group that currently holds about a fifth of the state’s population.

“If the level of vaccine doesn’t increase, that group will likely need to be further parsed because there will be simply too many frustrated people,” Polis said.

Feeling lost amid all the parsing? We’ve put together a click-through guide to the state’s vaccine rollout plan. It is current as of Jan. 29, 2021, which is when Colorado released its most recent distribution framework. We’ll do our best to keep it updated when the state’s plan changes again, though please bear with us. Even for professional updaters, this has been tough to follow.

 Just answer the following questions, and we’ll help you find your place in line.

Question 1

Do you live in a nursing home, assisted-living center or other long-term care facility or do you work in one?

• YES
• NO

Question 2

Are you a health care worker who has contact with patients? This includes people who work in dentists’ offices, hospices and pharmacies, as well as home health care workers.

• YES
• NO

Question 3

Do you work as a firefighter, police officer, corrections officer or funeral services provider, or are you a public health professional who is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic?

• YES
• NO

Question 4

Are you a member of the Colorado legislature?

• YES
• NO

Question 5

Are you at least 70 years old?

• YES
• NO

Question 6

Are you at least 65 years old?

• YES
• NO

Question 7

Are you a teacher, substitute teacher, bus driver, administrator or provider of other services inside a pre-K through 12 school? Or are you a child care worker at a licensed child care provider?

• YES
• NO

Question 8

Are you an employee of the state executive or judicial branches who is identified as being critical for the continuity of state government? (This is a small group and your boss will tell you if you’re in it.)

• YES
• NO

Question 9

Are you a frontline essential worker in at least one of the following industries or businesses: food and agriculture, manufacturing, U.S. Postal Service, public transit or specialized transportation, grocery, public health, human services, or journalism? Or are you a faith leader, or do you work as a provider of care for people experiencing homelessness?

• YES
• NO

Question 10

Do you suffer from one of the following conditions: chronic kidney disease; COPD; diabetes mellitus; Down syndrome; specific heart conditions such as heart failure, cardiomyopathies, coronary heart disease or severe valvular or congenital heart disease; obesity (meaning a BMI of over 30); or sickle cell disease? Or, are you currently receiving treatment for cancer or have received treatment for cancer within the last month? Or have you received a solid organ transplant? Or do you have a disability that prevents you from wearing a mask? Or are you pregnant?

• YES
• NO

Question 10.5

Can you answer yes to at least two of the conditions listed in Question 10?

• YES
• NO

Question 11

Are you at least 60 years old?

• YES
• NO

Question 12

Are you an employee of a local government who is identified as being critical for the continuity of that government? Or are you a state government employee identified as being needed to continue your agency’s services? (This is a relatively small group and your boss will tell you if you’re in it.)

• YES
• NO

Question 13

Did you participate in a clinical trial for a COVID-19 vaccine and did you receive a placebo during that trial?

• YES
• NO

Question 14

Are you at least 16 years old?

• YES
• NO

YOU ARE ALREADY ELIGIBLE

Congratulations! You are currently eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine.

That is easier said than done, though. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is maintaining a list of vaccine providers by county. Click here or visit . Prefer the older-fashioned way? The state has a 24-hour hotline to answer vaccine questions: 1-877-CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926).

If your eligibility comes because of your job, you should double-check your eligibility status with your employer.

There are roughly 884,000 people currently eligible for the COVID vaccine in Colorado. (This includes some who have already received it.) That includes 121,000 senior-living facility residents and staff, 76,000 frontline health care workers, 125,000 first responders and moderate-risk health care workers and 562,000 Coloradans age 70 and older.

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YOU ARE IN PHASE 1B.2

This means you will be eligible for a coronavirus vaccine starting on Feb. 8.

That is easier said than done, though. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has more information for people about to become eligible at . For information specifically for teachers or child care professionals, click here. For people age 65 and older looking for a vaccine provider, the state has a list by county here.

Prefer the older-fashioned way? The state has a 24-hour hotline to answer vaccine questions: 1-877-CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926).

If your eligibility comes because of your job, you should double-check your eligibility status with your employer.

Your group contains roughly 408,100 people, including 288,000 people ages 65 through 69; 120,000 educators and child care workers; and 100 people necessary for the continuity of state government.

There are approximately 884,000 people ahead of you in line.

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YOU ARE IN PHASE 1B.3

The state currently estimates you will become eligible for a coronavirus vaccine on March 5.

That could change, though, depending on the supply of vaccine the state receives and whether Phase 1b.3 gets split into smaller groups. So best to keep your eyes open for news.

If your eligibility comes because of your job, your employer will likely coordinate your vaccination appointment. Double-check with your work that you are eligible.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has more information at . Prefer the older-fashioned way? The state has a 24-hour hotline to answer vaccine questions: 1-877-CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926).

Your group contains roughly 1,150,000 people. That includes 750,000 frontline essential workers and 400,000 people with two or more comorbidities.

There are approximately 1,292,100 people ahead of you in line.

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YOU ARE IN PHASE 2

The state currently estimates you will become eligible for a coronavirus vaccine sometime in the spring.

A lot could change before then, though, depending on the supply of vaccine the state receives and future changes to the priority list. So best to keep your eyes open for news.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has more information at . Prefer the older-fashioned way? The state has a 24-hour hotline to answer vaccine questions: 1-877-CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926).

The state has not released estimates of how big your group is. There are approximately 2,442,100 people ahead of you in line.

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YOU ARE IN PHASE 3

The state currently estimates you will become eligible for a coronavirus vaccine sometime in the summer.

A lot could change before then, though, depending on the supply of vaccine the state receives and future changes to the priority list. So best to keep your eyes open for news.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has more information at . Prefer the older-fashioned way? The state has a 24-hour hotline to answer vaccine questions: 1-877-CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926).

The state has not released estimates of how big your group is. It’s safe to say there’s a lot of people ahead of you in line. Hang in there.

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THERE ARE NO VACCINES APPROVED FOR YOU

If we did all the links right, you are age 15 or younger. Sorry, but there are no coronavirus vaccines yet proven safe or effective for you to receive.

This could change, though. At least two companies, Pfizer and Moderna, are testing their vaccines in children. So best to keep your eyes open for news. The state could add you to the priority structure if those vaccines are approved for kids.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has more information at . Prefer the older-fashioned way? The state has a 24-hour hotline to answer vaccine questions: 1-877-CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926).

Think this isn’t your place? Click here to start over.

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