Joint statement from members of the Colorado Health Policy Coalition on the state budget and the crisis facing Medicaid members and those who provide their care
Joint statement from members of the Colorado Health Policy Coalition on the state budget and the crisis facing Medicaid members and those who provide their care

“The year after returning $1.6 billion in TABOR rebates to tax filers and in the context of strong economic indicators for our state, Colorado is facing a budget shortfall of nearly $1 billion. This budget crisis will force policymakers to slash funding for critically important programs and services that will ultimately hurt all Coloradans, especially those who rely on our precarious health care safety net.

We understand the tough choices facing policymakers and appreciate that Governor Polis’ 2025-26 budget submission includes some modest provisions to mitigate what could be even worse damage. However, as a coalition dedicated to advancing a strong and equitable health care system for all Coloradans, we are deeply concerned that the Governor’s budget proposal is an insufficient response to the scale of the crisis impacting Medicaid eligible Coloradans and the safety net health care providers who serve them. 

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