If the federal government approves the proposal, Colorado will be allowed to expand the state’s Medicaid program by imposing a fee on hospitals, which would raise about $600 million each year for the program. (Kaiser Network)
Recently signed into law by Governor Bill Ritter, the expanded Medicaid program would cover more children and pregnant women and extend coverage to low-income, single, childless adults. The new law would allow disabled individuals who receive Medicaid and who earn up to $48,735 to pay for part of their care.
