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Colorado’s Medicaid rolls fall to pre-pandemic levels

Last updated: August 31, 2024 5:22 am
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Colorado’s Medicaid Rolls Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Colorado’s Medicaid rolls have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels after a year of removing ineligible individuals, causing challenges for health care providers dealing with an increase in uninsured patients, some of whom are unaware of their lack of coverage.

The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, which oversees Medicaid in the state, has committed to enhancing the process of determining eligibility for health insurance through the program. Following the conclusion of the one-year “unwinding” period in April, the state must reassess most members’ eligibility annually.

As of July, approximately 1.26 million individuals were covered by Colorado’s Medicaid program, compared to 1.22 million in July 2019. Due to the public health emergency, states were unable to disenroll Medicaid recipients for around three years, resulting in a peak enrollment of 1.81 million in May 2023 as the unwinding process began.

During the unwinding period, Colorado managed to retain about 55% of enrollees, aligning closely with pre-pandemic averages. However, a higher percentage of individuals lost coverage due to incomplete paperwork, and fewer have re-enrolled compared to previous years, according to Kim Bimestefer, the executive director of the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing.

An ongoing challenge is the lack of data on the fate of those who lost coverage. A survey revealed that a significant portion of individuals who were no longer on Medicaid were unaware of their uninsured status. This situation poses difficulties for healthcare providers, as patients may only discover their lack of coverage when seeking medical treatment.

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Efforts are underway to streamline the eligibility process and improve communication with applicants to avoid coverage lapses. Additionally, healthcare facilities are collaborating to ensure prompt reimbursement for services provided to eligible Medicaid recipients.

Despite these initiatives, the rise in uninsured patients has strained healthcare providers who relied on Medicaid reimbursements. The shift from Medicaid to commercial insurance has introduced new challenges, including out-of-pocket costs that patients may struggle to afford.

While economic factors like minimum wage increases may impact Medicaid eligibility, systemic inefficiencies in the application process have also contributed to the drop in Medicaid enrollment. Addressing these issues is crucial to prevent a return to pre-pandemic levels of uninsured individuals.

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Published: August 31, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

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