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Colorado Revised Statutes Title 25.5. Health Care Policy and Financing § 25.5-5-338. Continuous glucose monitors--coverage--federal authorization--definition

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “continuous glucose monitor” means an instrument or a device designed for the purpose of aiding in the treatment of diabetes by measuring glucose levels on demand or at set intervals through a small, electronic sensor that slightly penetrates an individual's skin when applied and that is designed to remain in place and active for at least seven days.

(2)(a) Beginning November 1, 2025, the state department shall provide coverage for a continuous glucose monitor and related supplies to members under the medicaid medical and pharmacy benefit.

(b) Coverage criteria must align with the current glucose monitor local coverage determination standards issued by the centers for medicare and medicaid that are used to determine coverage for medicare-eligible individuals, including individuals with gestational diabetes not being treated with insulin.

(3) Coverage pursuant to this section includes the cost of any necessary repairs or replacement parts for the continuous glucose monitor.

(4) The state department may seek any federal authorization necessary to implement this section.

(5) The state department is authorized to receive and expend gifts, grants, and donations from individuals, private organizations, foundations, or any governmental unit; except that no gift, grant, or donation may be accepted by the state department if it is subject to a condition that is inconsistent with this section or any other law of this state.

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