The rule is to add the prefix to the front of the word and make a solid word. The prefix "co-" has generally been an exception to this rule and has been hyphenated. I would say that it is "in transition." That is, it is generally moving toward being made a solid word in many instances.
The problem, as I see it, is that many of the combinations are hard to read.
...He is a codefendant.
...He is a cosponsor.
Fairly ugly!
For the sake of readability, I would continue to hyphenate those that are hard to read.
Happy punctuating!
Margie