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Colorado’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program Has Processed Over 90,000 Applications For Households Across the State

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) provides assistance to renters and landlords impacted by COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic struck many sectors of our economy and disrupted the lives of Colorado’s most vulnerable residents.

Colorado Department of Local Affairs Celebrates the Start of Construction of Affordable Housing Communities Across the State

Media Contact: Chynna Cowart chynna.cowart@state.co.us | 303-656-7464

COVID-19’s Impact on Births and Deaths Results in a Record Number of Counties Experiencing Natural Decrease

The U.S. Census Bureau released their county-level vintage 2021 population estimates, and they report that more than 73% (2,297) of U.S. counties experienced natural decrease in 2021 - up from 45.5% in 2019 and 55.5% in 2020.

New Statistics About Colorado’s Communities were Released March 17th from the American Community Survey 2016-2020

Media Contact: Chynna Cowart chynna.cowart@state.co.us | 303-656-7464

Colorado Department of Local Affairs Awards More Than $18M In First Round of the Affordable Housing Development Incentives Grant Program

Media Contact: Chynna Cowart chynna.cowart@state.co.us | 303-656-7464

School Safety Resource Center Shares Resources for After a Tragedy

(May 25, 2022) The Colorado Department of Public Safety mourns the loss of the victims that were killed in the supermarket shooting in Buffalo, NY, and elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. We pray for the recovery of all the victims.

Sex Offender Management Board Votes to Reconsider Change in Language of Standards & Guidelines for Treatment Providers

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Colorado Cashback: Governor Polis, Legislative Leaders Announce New $400 Colorado Dividend for Every Hardworking Colorado Taxpayer

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis, House and Senate Legislative Leadership announced that Coloradans will receive $400 cash back this summer. “People are paying more for everyday items like gas, groceries, and rent through no fault of their own. Instead of the government sitting on money that…

Lt. Gov. Primavera Signs Legislation to Provide Greater Flexibility in Adjusting Medicaid Reimbursements to Nursing Facilities

Bipartisan HB23-1228 enables HCPF to more easily adjust nursing facility payments as market conditions & operational costs fluctuate FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2023 Media Contact:Marc Williams Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 720-626-0801 (Cell) Denver, CO - Today, Lt. Gov…

Lt. Governor Primavera Signs Legislation Enabling Health First Colorado Members Greater Control Over Their Attendant Care Services

Community First Choice moving from a waiver service to Medicaid’s State Plan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2023 Media Contact:Marc Williams Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 720-626-0801 (Cell) Denver, CO - Today, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera signed SB23-289 which allows the…

Gov. Polis Signs Hospital Community Benefit Legislation into Law

HB23-1243 ensures large, tax exempt hospital system community investment dollars are better aligned with the actual needs of the communities they serve FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2023 Media Contact:Marc Williams Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 720-626-0801 (Cell) Denver, CO -…

Gov. Polis Signs Legislation to Save Coloradans Money on Prescription Drug Costs

HB23-1201 eliminates drug pricing mark-ups between what a health carrier pays a pharmacy for a drug and what it charges to employers and consumers for dispensing that same drug FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2023 Media Contact:Marc Williams Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 720-626…

Health First Colorado and CHP+ Members Advised to Be Aware of Scams

Scammers may be targeting Health First Colorado and Child Health Plan Plus members through text messages and phone calls FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2023 Media Contact:Marc Williams Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 720-626-0801 (Cell) Denver, CO -The Department of Health Care…

Gov. Polis Signs Legislation Eliminating Co-pays for Health First Colorado Members

Elimination of co-pays reduces financial burden on members and families while improving overall reimbursement to providers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2023 Media Contact: Marc Williams Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 720-626-0801 (Cell) Denver, CO - Today, Gov. Jared Polis…