Colorado Paid $7 Million for Dead Medicaid Recipients
The state paid insurers at least $7.3 million, consisting of approximately $3.8 million in federal funds, for services for deceased Colorado residents.
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Interview: GOP Rep. Jeff Hurd speaks on DOGE, Medicaid and Nazi salutes
Jeff Hurd, the freshman Republican from Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, says he supports the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) efforts to cut federal spending, especially cuts to Diversity,
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Slashing Medicaid payment rates hurts Colorado's patients, providers | OPINION
It’s no secret the state is facing a serious budget shortfall lawmakers will be charged with addressing this legislative session. This reduction in funding is forcing cuts to state programs
Colorado paid more than $7 million to insurance companies for care to dead Medicaid members, audit finds
Colorado is the latest state found to have paid insurance companies to handle care for Medicaid recipients who had died, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Inspector General.
Judge temporarily reinstates Colorado Medicaid transportation provider in program
A Denver judge has temporarily allowed MedRide to continue operating in the state, marking the latest abrupt swivel in a dispute between the company and Colorado’s Medicaid authority.
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Here’s what’s going on with Medicaid in Colorado, including potential deep federal cuts
What’s it mean for Colorado? It means potentially sweeping changes for Coloradans, especially those enrolled in the program, for health care institutions like community health centers, clinics, and hospitals,
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Republicans are aiming for deep Medicaid cuts. Here’s what folks at one Colorado community health center think of it
Potential Medicaid cuts could gut services for Coloradans served by small community health centers, providers and patients say.
MedRide temporarily reinstated as a Medicaid provider in Colorado
On Thursday, one of Colorado’s largest medical transportation providers, MedRide was cleared to drive Medicaid patients again, according to a MedRide spokesperson.
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Colorado Medicaid allegedly paid for dead people’s health care
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Medicaid cuts would have a big impact on Colorado’s budget
Representatives in the U.S. House advanced a budget bill late Tuesday night. It proposed to cut billions of dollars in funding, but one particular area would have a major impact on Colorado's economy if U.
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Why Medicaid Cuts Threaten Health Care for Everyone in Colorado
If you thought Medicaid cuts wouldn’t affect you because you’re not on Medicaid, you couldn’t be more wrong. In Colorado, health care of all types is so tightly wound
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Report: Colorado paid over $7 million to insurance companies for dead Medicaid patients
An audit completed by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) is alleging that the state of Colorado owes $6 million to the