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CO HB1289

Bill

Status

Passed

6/7/2022

Primary Sponsor

Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates State Medical Assistance Program (starting January 1, 2025) providing Medicaid-equivalent benefits to children under 19 ineligible due to immigration status, funded with state funds only.

  • Creates State Children's Basic Health Plan (starting January 1, 2025) providing equivalent coverage to children under 19 ineligible due to immigration status, funded with state funds only.

  • Expands Medicaid coverage to pregnant persons regardless of citizenship or immigration status starting January 1, 2025, with continuous eligibility through 12-month postpartum period.

  • Adds lactation support services, equipment, and supplies as covered benefits under both Medicaid and Children's Health Plan programs for all perinatal individuals.

  • Establishes health survey for birthing parents to collect data on physical and emotional health, mental health, discrimination experiences, and access to healthcare services to inform equity-focused policy decisions.

Legislative Description

Health Benefits For Colorado Children And Pregnant Persons

Last Action

Governor Signed

6/7/2022

Committee Referrals

Committee of the Whole5/3/2022
Appropriations4/28/2022
Health and Human Services4/22/2022
Committee of the Whole4/19/2022
Appropriations3/25/2022
Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services3/9/2022

Full Bill Text

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