Medicaid Costs Drive Colorado Budget Growth Again

February 18, 2026

by Scott K. James

3 min read

Colorado Capitol with an open budget ledger and a stethoscope in the foreground under a Front Range sky

When Medicaid grows, Denver wants a bigger wallet.

Written by Scott K. James

Colorado’s budget keeps growing because Medicaid keeps growing, so lawmakers tap reserves and then hint at raising the TABOR cap to keep more of your money.

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