CO HB1129

Medicaid recipients who file an appeal have their benefits continue automatically without requiring an affirmative written request to maintain coverage during the appeal process.

The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing must provide written confirmation to recipients of their continuing benefits pending appeal.

Appeal forms and electronic filing processes must include checkboxes allowing recipients to opt out of continued benefits during appeal and to request reasonable accommodations for filing or hearing participation.

The electronic appeals website must allow applicants and recipients to attach a sufficient number of supporting documents with their appeal form.

Appeal forms and electronic filing processes must include a checkbox to request the county or service delivery agency dispute resolution process.