Colorado's Health Program Costs Surge, Budget Gap Looms

Colorados Cover All Coloradans program, aiming to provide healthcare for eligible kids and pregnant individuals regardless of immigration status, is facing a significant budget overrun. Initially estimated at $14.7 million, the program is now costing $104.5 million, six times the original projection. This surge is primarily due to higher enrollment from more immigrants than anticipated and higher per-child costs. The programs costs now match those of regular Medicaid kids for low-income families. This overrun is contributing to a $1 billion budget gap, leading lawmakers to consider cuts and potential program elimination. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb4c6f690cc25fcc