(The Center Square) - The federal government is demanding an $8 million repayment from Colorado for inaccurate Medicaid payments.
The demand follows a recent federal audit that found Colorado failed to follow state and federal requirements and procedures for certain payments for personal care service. The audit also determined there were discrepancies such as claims for care far exceeding 24 hours a day.
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