Public Comment Period Open for Colorado's Health-Related Social Needs 1115 Waiver Amendment

Department of Health Care Policy and Financing·September 25, 2026

The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing is currently accepting public feedback on a proposed amendment to its Section 1115 demonstration waiver. This amendment specifically focuses on expanding the Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) component, which includes nutrition services for eligible Medicaid members.

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Colorado is actively utilizing the 1115 waiver framework to integrate social determinants of health, such as nutrition, into its Medicaid managed care strategy, with the current public comment period ending on the date of this report.

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