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State Working to Keep Coloradans Covered with Health Insurance

Connecting more than 325,000 Health First Colorado and CHP+ members to resources and coverage as they may need to transition to other health coverage over the coming year FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2023 Media Contact: Marc Williams Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 720-626…

Vacant Facilities GIS Map

The Office of the State Architect (OSA) has developed a geographical information system (GIS) map application to display State of Colorado vacant parcels and facilities. Access the map here. Additionally, links to the map can be found under the OSA Vacant Facilities / Unused Property webpage as…

Buy Clean Colorado (BCCO) Act: Association Feedback Meeting

Aug. 5, 2022 - The Office of the State Architect (OSA) will be hosting a virtual informational meeting for Trade and Manufacturer Association representatives to learn about the Buy Clean Colorado (BCCO) Act with an opportunity to contribute feedback! Join OSA on August 29, from 3 – 4 PM to learn…

Helping Coloradans: Property Tax, Rent, Heat Rebate offers relief for senior, low-income residents

LAKEWOOD - Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 — Coloradans eligible for a Property Tax, Rent, Heat (PTC) Rebate should apply before April 15 to ensure they also receive a TABOR refund.With the passage of the Identical TABOR Refund Act in December, Coloradans who do not plan to file a state income tax return…

Colorado Taxation Division releases tips to help taxpayers prevent fraud

LAKEWOOD, Tuesday March 5, 2024 - Prevent fraud this tax filing season with advice from the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR), Taxation Division.The Division offers the following tips to help ease taxpayers’ minds as they prepare to file state income tax returns. The top security tips are…

State announces it is processing 2023 income tax returns

LAKEWOOD, Monday, February 12, 2024 — Taxpayers can now file income tax returns for 2023 and the Colorado Department of Revenue, Taxation Division has a few tips to make the process easier and help Coloradans receive their returns as quickly as possible.How to fileOnline - The Taxation Division…

Colorado Department of Revenue to help climate-minded taxpayers obtain credits and exemptions with new online resource

LAKEWOOD, Colo. - Monday May 8, 2023 — The Colorado Department of Revenue Taxation Division launched a new online resource to inform Coloradans about tax benefits now available for some climate-friendly purchases, such as heat pump systems. The new online resource provides information and…

Drafts for Stakeholder Input – Income Tax Rules

On June 9, 2021, the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Taxation, asked for input from stakeholders regarding drafts of the following amended rules. The Department prepared the following drafts to aid in the process of soliciting public comments. Rule 39-22-119. Child Care Expenses Tax…

Notice of Emergency Rulemaking – Income Tax Deadline Extension

On April 1, 2021, the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Taxation, adopted temporary emergency rules to comply with Executive Order D 2021 075, which amends the due date for certain individual income tax payments due to the continued presence of COVID-19 in Colorado. The rules also clarify…

Call for Developers - Build a Global Energy Business Park

Call for Developers to Partner with the State of Colorado to Build a Global Energy Business Park Next to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory Jan. 19, 2022 - Welcome to the future Global Energy Park, where leaders from around the world will come together to tackle the planet’s most complex and…

Governor Celebrates State Employees

Governor recognizes State employees for their public service Denver — Governor Jared Polis and Department of Personnel & Administration Executive Director Kara Veitch recognized 40 state employees for their superior service to the people of Colorado during 2020 and 2021. The lunch at the…

State Capitol Guided Tours Resumed

July 2, 2021 - The State Capitol visitor center has resumed free guided public tours of the Capitol. Because of ongoing restoration work, the visitor center staff recommends that you call 303-866-2604 on the day of your visit for updated tour information. Daily tours will be available at 10:00 a…

Office of Consumer Counsel advises small businesses to review natural gas provider contracts

DENVER (May 12, 2021) - As natural gas charges from February’s extreme weather event continue to impact residents and businesses alike, the Colorado Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC) is advising small businesses, multi-dwelling residential, and institutional property owners in Colorado to review and…

Saving People Money on Healthcare: Polis-Primavera Administration Submits Updated Canadian Drug Importation Plan to the FDA

Plan identifies 24 drugs and dosages that could save Coloradans up to $51 million over three yearsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 27, 2024Media ContactsShelby Wieman | shelby.wieman@state.co.us (Governor’s office)Marc Williams | marc.williams@state.co.us (HCPF)Denver, CO - Today, Governor Polis and…

New Payment Tool Helps Colorado Businesses Save Money on Health Care

Tool compares hospital inpatient payments to identify low-cost providers, reducing health benefit costs for businesses and employeesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 6, 2024Media ContactMarc WilliamsPublic Information Officer720-626-0801 (Cell)Denver, CO - Following the release of our statutorily…

Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing Releases Hospital Transparency Reports

Colorado Hospitals’ Net Operating Income Drops 50% in 2022, Reserves Largely Better than Pre-PandemicCommunity benefit investments total $1.1 billion FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 5, 2024Media ContactMarc WilliamsPublic Information OfficerColorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing720…

State Report Highlights Substantial Changes to Preserve Colorado’s Primary Care and Hospital Safety Net

Report recommends sunsetting Colorado Indigent Care Program and bolstering Primary Care Fund to help more Coloradans get careFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 1, 2024Media ContactMarc WilliamsPublic Information Officer303-866-3144Denver, CO - The Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP) program helps…

Department of Health Care Policy & Financing Response to Department of Justice Lawsuit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2023 Media ContactMarc Williams Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 303-866-3144 The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing is disappointed in the Department of Justice’s decision to file suit against the State of Colorado. Despite the DOJ’s…

State Receives $43M Grant to Support Older Adults and People with Disabilities

Funding to help Coloradans transition from institutional living settings into their communitiesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2023 Media ContactMarc Williams Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 303-866-3144 Denver, CO - The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF)…

HCPF Awards $29 Million in Behavioral Health Care Integration Grants

Grants will help integrate physical and behavioral health at 147 locations statewideFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 5, 2023 Media ContactMarc Williams Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 303-866-3144 Denver, CO - The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) has awarded…