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flag Colorado delays Medicaid caregiving hour cap to July due to budget issues and opposition.

flag Colorado has delayed implementing a proposed cap on Medicaid-paid caregiving hours at 56 per week until at least July, citing budget challenges and strong opposition from families. flag The cap, aimed at saving $1.1 million, faced backlash from caregivers who say they can't find paid help at Medicaid rates, especially for complex medical needs. flag Lawmakers, grappling with reduced revenue from federal tax cuts, are seeking savings in Medicaid—where one-third of the state budget is spent—but want to protect vulnerable individuals. flag While home- and community-based services have grown rapidly since the pandemic, cutting them risks increasing costly institutional care. flag Experts say efficiency gains won’t address immediate budget shortfalls, leaving tough choices ahead.

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