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The Safe our Safety Net coalition is committed to helping our community better understand the ongoing challenges thousands of Coloradans are facing in accessing the health care they need as well as the struggles of safety net providers in managing myriad financial pressures while providing this care.

  • February 2026 Budget Letter to State Lawmakers: SEE THE LETTER

    The Safe Our Safety Net coalition sent a letter to state lawmakers expressing concerns about the state budget and common priorities for approaching the work ahead.

  • January 2026 Health and Human Services Presentation: The Health Care Safety Net at a Crossroads: Building Stability for Colorado’s Future: SEE THE PRESENTATION

  • February 2025 Coalition Statement: Vision for Health Care Safety Net Support: SEE THE STATEMENT
    The Save Our Safety Net coalition released a statement proposing a wide range of solutions for Colorado lawmakers to consider in order to take a meaningful step forward in the 2025 session.

  • January 2025 Report: The economic impact of Medicaid disenrollments: DOWNLOAD EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    “Regardless of the scenario, Medicaid disenrollments of those otherwise eligible for coverage results in a smaller Colorado economy, reduced household earnings and fewer jobs than had the coverage continued uninterrupted.” Read the executive summary from the Colorado Health Foundation in partnership with the Colorado Futures Center at Colorado State University.

  • January 2025 Presentation: When the Health Care Safety Net Breaks, Colorado Pays the Price: SEE THE FULL PRESENTATION

    Representatives of Safety Net providers from across the state recently presented to members of the House and Senate Health and Human Services Committee, helping them better understand the real impacts of the Medicaid disenrollment crisis in Colorado for people who use the program and the providers who serve them.

  • January 2025 Factsheet: Understanding Colorado’s Health Care Safety Net SEE THE FACTSHEET

    Dive into a deeper understanding of what Colorado’s health care safety net does, who it serves and how it contributes to people and our communities.

  • January 2025 Factsheet: A Critical Component of Colorado’s Health Care Sector & Colorado’s Economy SEE THE FACTSHEET

    Problems in Colorado’s health care safety net don’t just hurt the people who need it to access health care. Its impact is felt across our state and local economy as well as in escalating health care costs for everyone.

  • October 2024 Update to Policymakers: Colorado’s Safety Net Crisis & Medicaid Disenrollment: DOWNLOAD REPORT

    CEO’s from Colorado’s Safety Net providers presented to members of the Colorado Joint Budget Committee about the challenges their organizations face as Colorado’s ongoing Medicaid disenrollment crisis continues.