HB 18-1219

House Bill 18-1219, which has been signed into law, allows PACE program providers to view information about a patient's Medicaid eligibility through the Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS). The PACE program offers comprehensive medical and social services to individuals aged 55 and older who need help staying in their homes. This bill makes it easier for PACE providers to access necessary patient data, improving care coordination and efficiency. Since the bill is signed, it has become law and is now being implemented.

Official Summary

The program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE program) provides comprehensive medical and social services to certain individuals 55 years of age and older with the goal of helping those individuals live and stay in their homes. The Colorado benefits management system (CBMS) is the computer system that determines an applicant's eligibility for public assistance in the state of Colorado, including the PACE program. The bill provides read-only access to information in the CBMS related to medicaid eligibility for PACE providers.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) , Read More