Governor Polis Takes Action in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Monday, January 11, 2021

DENVER -  Governor Polis took action in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Governor Polis extended an Executive Order increasing the Medicaid home health workforce and eliminating cost-sharing for COVID-19 testing and treatment for Medicaid enrollees. The Governor also extended an Executive Order related to criminal justice. 

Gov. Polis amended an Executive Order regarding the order of operations for surging hospital capacity for the State as it relates to elective surgery. The amendment changes reporting requirements for hospitals.