CO SB025

Expands Medicaid coverage to provide family planning services to individuals with incomes up to the state's current effective income level for pregnant women under the Children's Basic Health Plan, with income adjusted for family size using federal methodology.

Requires the state department to seek federal authorization through a state medical assistance plan amendment by January 31, 2022, to offer comprehensive family planning services including contraception, counseling, sterilization services, and basic fertility services.

Mandates that eligible individuals receive a one-year supply of self-administered hormonal contraceptives at one time unless otherwise requested, and requires collaboration to educate individuals about available health care coverage options.

Appropriates $272,956 from the general fund and $19,839 from local funds for fiscal year 2021-22, with anticipated receipt of $1,648,336 in federal funds to implement the program.

Takes effect 90 days after final adjournment of the general assembly, subject to potential voter approval if a referendum petition is filed by November 2022.