HB 23-1197

House Bill 23-1197 requires the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to work with various stakeholders, including individuals who receive long-term care services, to address issues related to host home providers. The bill mandates a report by January 2025 detailing any concerns found and solutions proposed during these discussions. It also allocates $75,000 from the state budget and anticipates additional federal funding for this process. The governor signed the bill into law on May 30, 2023, making it effective immediately.

Official Summary

No later than September 1, 2023, the act requires the department of health care policy and financing (state department) to engage in a stakeholder process to address concerns and identify viable solutions related to individuals who receive long-term services and supports. No later than January 2025, the act requires the state department to report on the stakeholder process, including identifying any administrative resources needed to address any concerns identified during the stakeholder process. The act appropriates $75,000 from the general fund to the state department for use by the office of community living. It is anticipated that the state department will receive $75,000 in federal funds to implement the act. APPROVED by Governor May 30, 2023 EFFECTIVE May 30, 2023 (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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