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CO HB1237

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/11/2020

Primary Sponsor

Mary Young

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Colorado Revised Statutes 25.5-5-402 to establish new rules for assigning children and youth to managed care entities (MCEs) under Medicaid
  • Children gaining Medicaid eligibility through dependency and neglect actions resulting in out-of-home placement shall be assigned to the MCE covering the county with jurisdiction over the action
  • Children gaining Medicaid eligibility through juvenile delinquency actions resulting in out-of-home placement shall be assigned to the MCE covering the county with jurisdiction over the action
  • The state department can only change a child's or youth's MCE assignment if requested by the county with jurisdiction or by the child's or youth's legal guardian
  • Declares the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety

Legislative Description

Medicaid Managed Care Assignment For Child Welfare

Health Care & Health Insurance

Last Action

Governor Signed

7/11/2020

Committee Referrals

State, Veterans, & Military Affairs5/27/2020
Appropriations3/11/2020
Public Health Care & Human Services1/31/2020

Full Bill Text

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