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Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program) News and Updates (B2500527 - 09/2025)
Colorado Medicaid·CO·Provider Bulletin
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado) released their September 2025 provider bulletin with multiple updates including timely filing clarifications, new nutrition benefits launching January 2026, DRA compliance due November 1, 2025, and pharmacy system transitions to MedImpact in October 2025/February 2026.
Action Required
By November 3, 2025: Providers with $5+ million annual Medicaid payments must submit DRA Declaration to HCPF_DRAAct2005@state.co.us. Immediately: For DME billing, switch from HCPCS E1399 to E0766 for Optune devices. Update contact information with fiscal agent to receive important policy emails. Monitor for upcoming pharmacy system contact changes in October 2025.