10 things to know about Medicaid in Colorado

Be careful out there… 10 things to know about Medicaid in Colorado

1. Colorado hit a Medicaid milestone this April, with 1 million enrollees.
2. The federal Medicaid expansion is one key factor contributing to Colorado’s surge in Medicaid enrollment.
3. Even before Obamacare and the Medicaid expansion, Medicaid numbers grew rapidly because of the Great Recession.
4. Medicaid represents a large share of Colorado’s budget
5. Medicaid eligibility is determined by income.
6. Medicaid is a voluntary partnership between the state and federal governments.
7. Medicaid and Medicare are not the same thing.
8. Almost half of the Medicaid caseload is children.
9.  In general, the Medicaid program has a lot of issues with enrollees having access to services.
10. Colorado residents have numerous ways to apply for Medicaid.

Regarding #9, this Dec 27 ,2014 New York Times article warns: As Medicaid Rolls Swell, Cuts in Payments to Doctors Threaten Access to Care