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Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program) News and Updates (B2300499 - 10/2023)
Colorado Medicaid·CO·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Oct 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Colorado's Health First Colorado (Medicaid) issued a comprehensive provider bulletin with multiple updates including member eligibility verification requirements, new procedure code processing delays, provider revalidation deadlines, and DRA compliance requirements due November 1, 2023.
Action Required
By November 1, 2023: Providers with $5M+ annual Medicaid payments must complete and email DRA Declaration to HCPF_DRAAct2005@state.co.us. By November 11, 2023: Complete provider revalidation if due date was between October 1, 2020 and November 11, 2023. Immediately: Verify member eligibility through batch submissions or Provider Web Portal within 365 days of service date - do not rely solely on patient information. Update contact information in Provider Web Portal to receive required communications.