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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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Fire Recovery: CSEAP Offers Recorded Presentation & Resources

In response to the Marshall and Middle Fork fires, CSEAP provided webinar presentations highlighting emotional responses, strategies for recovery, and available resources. Access a recording of the webinar and a list of resources below. Post-Fire Recovery: Recorded CSEAP Webinar (Direct YouTube…

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)…