Is Medicaid in Colorado in the Red? YEP
~Anne Boswell
This week, our Colorado legislators are meeting in committee to once again discuss the 2027 outlook for Medicaid. The program has been in the red and faces severe structural and budgetary sustainability challenges.
Reports from the Colorado Health Care Policy and Financing show that $176,573,197 is spent every year just in Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero, and Prowers counties. Last year, the state was reportedly 158 million dollars over budget and the upcoming year isn't looking much better.
The same website tells us that one in five people in Colorado depend on Medicaid for their healthcare. That's roughly 1.25 million people.
Southeast Colorado numbers show that Otero county's enrollment is at 39.6%, Prowers 37.7%. The rest of the counties are noted in this graphic:
The upcoming committee hearing this Wednesday is open to the public and while it's held in Denver, there's a listen on-line option for you. Just click the link below and adjust your volume to your needs.
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