Medicaid entitlement for 10 - FY 2026 - T19

The Centers for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) awarded the State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) $1,957,659.00 under the Grants to States for Medicaid program (CFDA 93.778) for the period of October 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026. This block grant allocation provides quarterly medical assistance funding to support Colorado's Medicaid entitlement program, enabling the state to deliver essential healthcare services to eligible low-income populations, including cash assistance recipients, children, pregnant women, and elderly individuals who meet specified income and resource requirements.

HCPF utilizes these federal funds to make direct medical assistance payments on behalf of qualifying individuals and to support program administration activities. As the state Medicaid agency, HCPF serves as a critical intermediary distributing substantial portions of federal funding through sub-awards to Colorado counties for Medicaid administration, case management services, and home and community-based services. The department ensures continuity of healthcare access across the state while maintaining compliance with all federal Medicaid regulations and state plan requirements.