Colorado Access

🏛️ Throughout an extremely challenging 2026 legislative session, we tracked 40+ bills to protect coverage, strengthen Medicaid, and support whole person care. We look forward to furthering this work with legislators and partners in the months ahead. #COleg #COpolitics

@GovofCO signed SB26‑032 into law to ensure a stable, evidence‑based, accessible immunization system for all Coloradans. We were proud to support this effort to safeguard access to essential preventive care. We thank the bill sponsors for their leadership.

Thank you, @RepDianaDeGette, @RepJasonCrow, and @Repgabeevans, for meeting us to hear our concerns about H.R. 1 implementation and the importance of mitigating unnecessary coverage loss. We are grateful for your time and for the chance to share what we’re seeing on the ground.

We wrapped up a busy week in D.C. with ACAP (@safetynetplans). We met with Colorado’s Congressional delegation to talk through H.R. 1 implementation. Lots of work ahead, but it’s good to be part of the conversation and advocate for the communities we serve.

We are proud to have supported the Family Affordability Tax Credit. New research shows the credit linked to a 20% reduction in child poverty on its own, & nearly 40% when combined w/ other CO tax credits. Learn more about the impact: garycommunity.org/news-insights/…

We’re proud to support SB26-032 to protect immunization access for all Coloradans. With today’s Senate passage, the bill now heads to the House. We believe access to high-quality preventive care, including vaccines, is essential for healthy, thriving Colorado communities.

🏛️ Today marks the start of the 2026 #Colorado Legislative Session. This year, we will prioritize policies that protect access to health coverage, promote #Medicaid sustainability, and enhance connection to whole-person care. #COleg #copolitics

"Childhood vaccinations prevent millions of illnesses, hospitalizations, deaths, and long-term disabilities." Read the full statement from our chief medical officer on new federal childhood vaccination recommendations, here: coaccess.com/news/statement…

Yesterday, our President and CEO, Annie Lee, was honored to join @COcounties at its Winter Conference as a panelist discussing the #Medicaid landscape.

A federal government shut down began on 10/1. There is no disruption to Health First Colorado or Child Health Plan Plus; members can continue to access health care and providers will be paid for services. Learn more: ow.ly/7tEc50X5VJt.

Colorado’s special session wrapped up yesterday to address several provisions in OBBBA. COA proudly supported: ✅SB25B-002 to ensure Medicaid members can continue accessing critical care ✅SB5B-003 to expand the Healthy School Meals for All program to help fund SNAP

This month, we hosted a panel bringing together women in civic leadership to discuss the future of health care access in Colorado in light of H.R. 1. Included were @ImanforColorado, @LindsGilchrist, @warrengully, and @MSMannatSingh. Read more here: coaccess.com/news/civiclead…

With the final passage of the budget reconciliation package today, our president and CEO released a statement, affirming that our commitment remains advocating for equitable, person-centered health care Read the full statement here: coaccess.com/news/budgetrec…

Today, the Senate passed the budget reconciliation pkg with significant cuts to Medicaid funding. This bill threatens to unravel the support network that countless CO families & communities rely on. Read the full statement from our president & CEO here: coaccess.com/news/senatepas…

With the passage of the budget reconciliation package by the U.S. House of Reps, we grow increasingly concerned for the more than 1 mill. Coloradans who rely on Medicaid or CHP+. Read our full statement here: coaccess.com/news/housebudg… #ProtectMedicaid #MedicaidAwareness

Today, the Energy & Commerce Committee voted to cut Medicaid funding by advancing the health portion of the federal budget reconciliation package. We continue to urge Congress to preserve health care for Coloradans. You can read our full statement here: coaccess.com/news/ecvote/

Join one of our advisory groups! We’re looking for Colorado Access providers, community partners, members, and families to share their experience and perspective to make health care better. Apply by May 31 at coaccess.com/partnering/get….

Thank you, Rep. Rick Taggart, for advocating for Colorado families, rural communities, and safety net providers now and throughout the CO legislative session. We agree: Medicaid is vital to our state's health & economy. Read his op-ed: shorturl.at/XSdmU

Thank you @RepJeffHurd for hosting COA and others from the Protect Our Care CO Coalition last Friday in Grand Junction. We appreciate your commitment to #protectMedicaid and your willingness to discuss the impact of potential cuts on families, providers, & communities in CD3.

1 in 3 Coloradans on the Western Slope rely on Medicaid for essential health care. Thank you, @RepJeffHurd, for standing w/ your colleagues & committing to protect this vital coverage from cuts. We urge you to continue protecting Medicaid. Full letter: shorturl.at/shszy