Heartland

Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Colorado’s Medicaid Program

The continuing growth in states’ Medicaid programs has placed a severe financial strain on state budgets. In fiscal year 2024, Medicaid was the largest category of total state spending, consuming 29.8 ...
The Colorado Sun

How Medicaid cuts will hurt Colorado families caring for adult children with disabilities

Colorado parents caring for adult children with severe developmental disabilities want to know why their pay is being cut ...

Medicaid spending in Colorado is unsustainable, Gov. Jared Polis says

According to the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF), long-term care for older Coloradans and those with disabilities is driving the increase in costs. HCPF says it makes up ...
9NEWS

'Everyone would lose their jobs': Local business worries about worst-case scenario if Medicaid is gutted

ARVADA, Colo. — In a move that could impact both health care access and employment, House Republicans are proposing a tax bill that includes substantial cuts to Medicaid, potentially affecting ...
The Hill

Colorado first blue state to have SNAP waiver approved limiting soda

Colorado is the first blue state to have a waiver approved for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that limits the ability to buy soda and other sugary beverages, set to go into ...