C.R.S.
Section 25.5-4-205.5
Confined persons
- suspension of benefits
(1)
For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “confined person” means a person who is:(a)
An inmate confined to a correctional institution operated by or under contract with the department of corrections;(b)
Confined in a jail;(c)
Committed to a juvenile commitment facility;(d)
Committed to a department of human services facility pursuant to part 1 of article 8 of title 16, C.R.S.; or(e)
A patient placed in a department of human services facility pursuant to court order or certification.(2)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person who, immediately prior to becoming a confined person, was a recipient of medical assistance pursuant to this article 4 or article 5 or 6 of this title 25.5, remains eligible for medical assistance while a confined person; except that medical assistance may not be furnished pursuant to this article 4 or article 5 or 6 of this title 25.5 while the person is a confined person unless federal financial participation is available for the cost of the assistance, including but not limited to juveniles held in a facility operated by or under contract to the division of youth services established pursuant to section 19-2.5-1501 or the department of human services. Once a person is no longer a confined person, the person continues to be eligible for receipt of medical benefits pursuant to this article 4 or article 5 or 6 of this title 25.5 until the person is determined to be ineligible for the receipt of the assistance. To the extent permitted by federal law, the time during which a person is a confined person is not included in any calculation of when the person must recertify his or her eligibility for medical assistance pursuant to this article 4 or article 5 or 6 of this title 25.5.
Source:
Section 25.5-4-205.5 — Confined persons - suspension of benefits, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-25.5.pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).
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