Solving the $850M Crisis
Colorado cannot afford new spending, but it also cannot afford to lose its workforce. The CARE Act stabilizes the economy by protecting family caregivers, preventing the 'Medicaid Cliff' that occurs when family care systems fail.
$850M
State Budget Shortfall
$9-18M Annual Medicaid Savings
Zero Appropriation Required
Three Pillars of the CARE Act
CADA Modernization
Updates the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act to protect 'Caregiver Status.'
Workforce Retention
Keeps skilled workers in their jobs while managing care at home.
Revenue Neutrality
Leverages existing agency resources without requiring new tax hikes.
Weekly Pulse
Nonpartisan analysis bridging caregiver experience with legislative strategy
October 24, 2025
21st Century Guardrails
Exploring the evolution of caregiver protections research. This segment addresses modernization needs for existing labor frameworks.
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October 17, 2025
The $850M Shortfall Analysis
Our deep dive into the fiscal consequences of caregiver system failure. Understanding how workforce attrition impacts state budget stability.
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October 10, 2025
CARE Act Fiscal Framework
A nonpartisan look at revenue-neutral legislative strategy. How the proposed framework leverages existing resources to protect Colorado jobs.
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