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House adopts supplemental for Health Care Policy and Financing after extended debate over uncompensated care and migrants
Summary
On Feb. 12, 2025, the Colorado House approved Senate Bill 93, a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, after heated debate over uncompensated care, the role of migrants in emergency-room costs, and budget priorities. The bill passed 43–22 on third reading.
The Colorado House of Representatives on Feb. 12 adopted Senate Bill 93, a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF), on third reading by a vote of 43 yes to 22 no.
Supporters said the supplemental is a routine midyear adjustment to reflect higher-than-expected Medicaid utilization and other program costs. Representative Daneya Esgar (note: transcript speaker identified as Representative Sirota) explained the bill’s purpose on the floor: "This is a supplemental bill... In HCPCF, we are addressing Medicaid costs. We made projections. And those projections have changed based on utilization." She described higher enrollment and utilization trends, increased per‑person costs for behavioral health and…
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