Bariatric Surgery Rule Change Consideration

The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) held public virtual stakeholder meetings to discuss potential changes to the bariatric surgery rule (citation: 300.3.c). During the two public meetings in September 2024, stakeholders expressed a preference for revising the existing rule rather than removing it entirely or keeping it unchanged.

In response to this feedback, HCPF held two additional public meetings to continue refining the rule. Staff presented updated language and facilitated further discussions on key areas of the policy. Stakeholders were invited to provide additional input on the proposed revisions and submit any supporting documentation or research by April 4, 2025.  

Based on broad support and constructive feedback, HCPF is now preparing to finalize the revised rule language. Once finalized, the updated draft will be posted to this webpage.

If you are not already receiving updates, you can join the email list to stay informed.

Upcoming Opportunities for Public Comment

Public Rule Review Meeting 
After HCPF finalizes the draft, stakeholders will have the opportunity to comment during the Public Rule Review Meeting on June 23 at 9 a.m. (held virtually via Zoom). These monthly meetings are scheduled prior to Medical Services Board (MSB) meetings. The MSB is responsible for setting forth rules for Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and the Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP).

Details on how to join the meeting and the agenda will be available on the meeting website. No advance registration is required.

Medical Services Board
Next, The Departments anticipates the initial rule adoption during the July 11 MSB meeting, with final adoption expected on August 8. Meeting materials, location details, and virtual join options will be available on the Medical Services Board webpage. The public may provide testimony as noted on the webpage. Written testimony is highly encouraged due to time constraints during the meeting.. 

HCPF conducts stakeholder engagement in accordance with its Stakeholder Engagement Protocols, which guide how it gathers and incorporates feedback on policies and rules.

If you have any questions or need additional information, email us at stakeholders_HCPF@state.co.us. 

Previous Stakeholder Meetings and Materials

March 13, 2025

• Meeting recording
• Meeting slide deck

January 23, 2025

• Meeting recording
• Meeting slide deck

September 9, 2024 

• Meeting recording
• Meeting slide deck

September 12, 2024 

• Meeting recording
• Meeting slide deck