U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colo., speaks at a news conference at the Republican National Committee after a meeting of the House Republican Conference March 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Tierney L. Cross/Getty Images)
"It is disheartening to see Colorado continue to double down and prioritize individuals who are unlawfully present even in the face of adverse impacts on Americans who need Medicaid the most, and we urge you to reverse course," the Republicans added.
As the letter notes, Colorado is one of seven states that offer public healthcare coverage that does not factor in one’s immigration status. California, Minnesota and Illinois are making reforms to their Medicaid offerings, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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Minnesota and Illinois are ending the availability as part of budget deals, and California is navigating different options, like a possible enrollment freeze, as its legislature hashes out a budget. In California, a recent poll revealed nearly 60% oppose Medicaid for illegal immigrants despite the law going into effect last year.
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on stage during the Blue Sneaker Ball at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science Jan. 5, 2019. (Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
"Governor Polis is disappointed these three lawmakers are trying to gut Medicaid and kick people off private insurance, which would raise insurance costs for everyone who buys commercial insurance because of cost-shifting. Thanks to their votes — which they’re trying to distract from — nearly 400,000 Coloradans would lose health care, which would also raise costs for everyone else," the statement said.
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"Governor Polis continues calling on the Senate to start from scratch with this terrible bill, including truly protecting Medicaid and extending critical subsidies for those who purchase plans off the health exchange so Coloradans can afford health care."
Cameron Arcand is a politics writer at Fox News Digital in Washington D.C. Story tips can be sent to Cameron.Arcand@Fox.com and on Twitter: @cameron_arcand
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