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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), also known as H.R. 1 or the budget reconciliation package, was signed into law on July 4, 2025. The new law will result in cuts to federal spending on Medicaid and programmatic changes in the coming years.
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Colorado Access Supports Community Through New Regional Accountable Entity Medicaid Contract

AURORA, Colo. – Colorado Access went live as the Regional Accountable Entity for Region 4 under the next phase of the Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC), known as ACC Phase III, which launched on July 1, 2025. This next phase continues the focus on improving access to care and health outcomes for more than 400,000 Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) members in Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, and Douglas counties. The launch comes as the federal government is considering significant cuts to Medicaid.

“We’re honored to be the Regional Accountable Entity for Region 4, and to expand our work supporting the health and well-being of Coloradans,” said Annie Lee, president and CEO of Colorado Access. “At a time when access to care is under attack for so many, including those who need it the most, this opportunity deepens our commitment to protecting Medicaid and advancing equitable and person-centered care for the communities we serve.”

The ACC was established in 2011 to provide cost-effective, quality health care services to those with Medicaid (now Health First Colorado) and to enhance the overall health of Coloradans. As the State shifts the map for ACC Phase III to have Regional Accountable Entities serve four regions instead of seven, Colorado Access will continue to serve Adams, Arapahoe, Denver and Douglas counties. Northeast Health Partners will cover Elbert County, currently served by Colorado Access, in Phase III.

The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing outlined key goals and priority areas for improvement and innovation in ACC Phase III: improve quality care for members, close health disparities and promote health equity for members, improve care access for members, improve the member experience and provider experience, and manage costs to protect member coverage benefits and provider reimbursements.

In Phase III, Colorado Access is implementing enhanced care coordination strategies and investing in technology solutions to strengthen provider partnerships, streamline operations, and elevate patient engagement and care delivery. These efforts reflect the commitment to advancing health equity and delivering lasting impact for the communities served. Leading up to Phase III, Colorado Access met frequently with Colorado’s congressional delegation to express support for Medicaid and started a campaign, Medicaid Matters, to help protect Medicaid funding.

“Coloradans deserve access to quality, affordable health care,” said Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06). “I’ll always fight to improve access to care, and I look forward to working with Colorado Access to ensure folks across our community can access vital Medicaid services.”

As the Regional Accountable Entity, Colorado Access manages care coordination for members, maintains a behavioral health provider network tailored to member needs, drives toward value-based provider reimbursements, and monitors quality outcomes. Colorado Access has a customer service team available to answer any questions and can be reached at 800-511-5010. The company has served as a Medicaid health plan in Colorado for 30 years since first welcoming members in 1995. It is committed to improving health outcomes and supporting communities in pursuit of equitable, accessible care for everyone.

About Colorado Access:
As the largest and most experienced public sector health plan in the state, Colorado Access is a nonprofit organization that works beyond just navigating health services. The company focuses on meeting members’ unique needs by partnering with providers and community organizations to provide better personalized care through measurable results. Their broad and deep view of regional and local systems allows them to stay focused on members’ care while collaborating on measurable and economically sustainable systems that serve them better. Learn more at coaccess.com.