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Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program) News and Updates (B2200483 - 10/2022)
Colorado Medicaid·CO·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Dec 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado) issued October 2022 provider bulletin covering multiple updates including DRA compliance deadline November 1, 2022, member billing restrictions, new Provider Participation Agreement effective December 1, 2022, and various prior authorization system changes.
Action Required
By November 1, 2022: Providers with $5M+ annual Medicaid payments must submit DRA Declaration form, employee handbook, and fraud prevention policies to hcpf_draact2005@state.co.us. By December 1, 2022: Review new Provider Participation Agreement - no action required but continued billing constitutes acceptance. Billing team must ensure Colorado Medicaid members are never billed for covered services, TPL co-pays/deductibles, or claim denials.