Bill > SB229

This bill modifies Colorado's Medicaid reimbursement policies for community health workers (CHWs), extending the state department's reporting deadline from January 31, 2026 to January 31, 2027, and establishing a new reimbursement framework. Starting January 1, 2026, the state will reimburse CHWs who meet specific existing requirements, contingent upon available appropriations and necessary federal authorization. The bill also includes technical changes to the reporting process, such as clarifying references to the SMART (State Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent) Government Act. To fund these changes, the bill reduces appropriations to the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing by $1,364,558 from the general fund and $342,750 from the healthcare affordability and sustainability fee cash fund, with an anticipated corresponding decrease in federal funds of $4,006,038. The bill includes a safety clause indicating its importance for public health and state operations, and follows standard legislative formatting with signatures from legislative leaders and the governor.

Budget and Finance

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-229