Review of Medicaid Outpatient Drug Expenditures in Colorado for the Period October 1, 2002, Through September 30, 2004

摘要

Pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act, the Medicaid program provides medical assistance to low-income individuals and individuals with disabilities. The Federal and State Governments jointly fund and administer the Medicaid program. At the Federal level, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) administers the program. Each State administers its Medicaid program in accordance with a CMS-approved State plan. Although the State has considerable flexibility in designing and operating its Medicaid program, it must comply with applicable Federal requirements. In Colorado, the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (the State agency) administers Medicaid.