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This bill establishes a Commission on Medicaid, composed of ten members of the General Assembly, to develop recommendations for managing Medicaid spending, utilization, and administration, particularly in light of new federal policies. The commission is tasked with meeting at least six and no more than twelve times before December 11, 2026, inviting relevant state agency representatives and Medicaid stakeholders to provide input, and submitting a report with its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor. The bill also appropriates $500,000 to the legislative department to fund the commission's work, with a portion allocated for legislative council staff to provide technical assistance and support, including hiring a technical advisor with expertise in healthcare policy and Medicaid administration. The commission's mandate includes understanding federal policy changes, analyzing Colorado's healthcare administrative structures, examining Medicaid eligibility and benefits, and exploring financing options to optimize federal funding, with the commission itself set to be repealed on June 30, 2027.