Colorado HB1411 Expands Health Coverage for Immigrants
Summary
Colorado Governor signed HB1411 into law on April 6, 2026, expanding the Cover All Coloradans Program to provide health insurance benefits to certain low-income individuals ineligible for medical assistance due to immigration status. The bill makes and reduces appropriations to support the expanded coverage.
What changed
Colorado HB1411 modifies the Cover All Coloradans Program to extend health insurance benefits to low-income individuals who are not eligible for medical assistance solely due to their immigration status. The bill was signed by the Governor on April 6, 2026, during the 2026 Regular Session.
Healthcare providers, health insurers, and state agencies should prepare to implement expanded coverage eligibility under the Cover All Coloradans Program. Coordination with Colorado state health agencies will be necessary to determine specific implementation timelines and eligibility verification requirements for newly covered populations.
What to do next
- Review eligibility criteria for Cover All Coloradans Program under expanded provisions
- Update enrollment and billing systems to accommodate newly eligible individuals based on immigration status
- Coordinate with Colorado state health agencies on implementation timeline and compliance requirements
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Colorado / HB1411 Signed by Governor HB1411 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-06
Changes to Cover All Coloradans Program
Concerning changes to health insurance benefits for certain low-income individuals who are not eligible for medical assistance due to their immigration status, and, in connection therewith, making and reducing an appropriation.
Bill Details
State Colorado
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Committee Appropriations
Official Source leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1411
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Sponsors
Kyle Brown (Rep - D) Rick Taggart (Rep - R) Judith Amabile (Sen - D) Barbara Kirkmeyer (Sen - R) Emily Sirota (Rep - D) Jeff Bridges (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-06 H Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations
Committee Referrals
2026-04-06 H Appropriations
Bill Text Versions
1969-12-31 Introduced
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