HR 1 Implementation Information for Practices and Patients

ByEmily Bishop

With the implementation of H.R. 1, the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) has provided resources to help inform providers and patients navigate these changes. New non-citizen requirements were implemented on October 1, 2026. Work requirements will be implemented on January 1, 2027. Self attestation for both work requirements and medical frailty will be accepted during the 2027 eligibility reviews. Many current Medicaid members will have their first bi-annual eligibility review this March. If you have any questions please reach out to Isabel Hinshaw, CAFP’s Director of Policy and Government Relations at isabel@coloradoafp.org.

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Additional information can be found on the CAFP website on the Practice Compliance Resource page under the Medicaid & Medicare tab.