Colorado lawmakers advance bill expanding Medicaid to undocumented children, pregnant women

DENVER — Colorado lawmakers are taking a huge step toward expanding Medicaid on Friday.  The House Public and Behavioral Health and Human Services committee voted 8-4 to move forward HB22-1289, which would expand coverage to pregnant women and children, regardless of immigration status. It also aims to improve access to health benefits for economically insecure Colorado families among other things.