Republican state lawmakers have failed to pass a new state budget, leading Democratic Gov. Josh Stein to cut the rates Medicaid reimburses hospitals and doctors. The rate cuts are now being challenged in court.

Medicaid is currently underfunded by $319 million, leaving hospitals and health care providers responsible for more of the service costs.

Colorado Governor Polis proposes Medicaid funding cuts for 2026, reducing growth from 11.9% to 5.6%. Caregivers struggle with existing cuts.

I am very dismayed over Gov. Little and Company's proposed permanent budget cuts to essential services, especially Medicaid and services for the incarcerated. These are a failure both morally and

Addressing the nation’s long-term fiscal problems with any constitutional amendment to require annual balanced budgets would be highly ill-advised. It would threaten significant economic harm while raising a host of problems for the operation of Social Security and other vital federal functions.

Colorado families and behavioral health providers are pushing back against the governor's proposed budget cuts, warning the plan could drastically reduce access to autism therapies and other services for children with developmental disabilities.