Colorado Creates Medicaid Commission and Appropriates $500,000 for Federal Policy Changes

Original title: Establishing Commission on Medicaid

Last action · May 29, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Judy Amabile and 33 others

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What This Bill Does

Colorado has enacted a law creating the to recommend ways to implement new federal Medicaid policies taking effect from 2026 to 2028 and assist affected residents. The measure requires the commission to meet between 6 and 12 times in 2026, hire a technical advisor, and submit a final report by December 11, 2026. Additionally, the act $500,000 from the to the legislative department.

Why it matters

State agencies and Medicaid recipients face shifting federal guidelines, and this commission directs $500,000 in public funds toward drafting an official implementation strategy and advisory report for lawmakers by the end of 2026.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Coloradans impacted by federal medicaid policy changes

The commission is mandated to support residents affected by new federal Medicaid policy changes taking effect from 2026 to 2028.

Directly affected

Medicaid stakeholders

Stakeholders are invited to present and provide feedback on commission recommendations.

Directly affected

state agency representatives

Agency representatives are invited to present and provide feedback on commission recommendations.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main purpose of the Commission on Medicaid?

The commission exists to develop recommendations regarding the implementation of new federal Medicaid policy changes taking effect in 2026, 2027, and 2028, and to support affected Coloradans.

How much funding is allocated for this act?

The act $500,000 to the legislative department from the .

When must the commission submit its report?

The commission must submit its report to the general assembly and the governor by December 11, 2026.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

13 actions

May 29, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolled
Governor Signed
May 22, 2026SenateFloor
Signed by the President of the Senate
May 22, 2026HouseFloor
Signed by the Speaker of the House
May 22, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolled
Sent to the Governor
May 13, 2026Senate
Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
May 11, 2026HouseFloor
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

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May 9, 2026HouseCommittee
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
May 9, 2026House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor
May 7, 2026SenateFloor
Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
May 7, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations
May 6, 2026SenateCommittee
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
May 6, 2026Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor
May 1, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations

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