Bill > HB1155

This bill makes supplemental appropriations to the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, it appropriates over $109 million to cover overexpenditures in various areas, including Colorado benefits management systems, medical and long-term care services for Medicaid recipients, behavioral health capitation payments, adult comprehensive services, adult supported living waiver services, children's extensive support services, case management for people with disabilities, safety net provider payments, primary care programs, Medicare modernization act state contributions, public school health services, health benefits for children lacking access due to immigration status, child welfare services, and mental health institutes. Additionally, it releases restrictions on funds for the 2025-26 fiscal year for these appropriations. For the 2025-26 fiscal year, the bill increases an appropriation from the provider stabilization fund by $20 million, bringing the total to $45 million, with the majority of this increase designated for provider stabilization payments related to other medical services.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1155