Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) received a Medicaid Entitlement block grant award of $1,960,784.00 from the Centers for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) under the Grants to States for Medicaid program (CFDA 93.778). Awarded on October 1, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2025, this quarterly allocation supports Colorado's delivery of essential medical assistance to eligible low-income populations, including cash assistance recipients, children, pregnant women, and elderly individuals who meet state income and resource requirements.

Under this block grant, HCPF administers medical assistance payments and program operations that enable qualified Colorado residents to access healthcare services through participating Medicaid providers. The award represents a quarterly funding allocation within the federal government's broader Medicaid entitlement structure, which provides states with recurring funding to maintain ongoing healthcare coverage for vulnerable populations. HCPF serves as the state Medicaid agency responsible for managing this federal funding, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and coordinating healthcare delivery across Colorado's healthcare systems and counties.