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Behavioral Health Reform

Learn about the work involving the creation of Universal Contract Provisions.

Colorado is reforming its behavioral health system. This transformation is vital to make sure every Coloradan can access the behavioral health care they need when they need it. The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing is working with other state agencies to develop a comprehensive behavioral health safety net. A stronger system of care will help people with severe behavioral health disorders, including individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. This page was created to keep behavioral health providers, advocates, and partners up-to-date on the reform efforts.

Upcoming Meetings

  • Topic: SB23-174 Policy Coverage Stakeholder Meeting
    When: November 17, 2023 12:30 PM Mountain Time
    Register in advance for this webinar. 

    The Colorado Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 23-174 in 2023, which requires the Department to provide access to a limited set of behavioral health services to members under the age of 21 without a covered diagnosis. The services will include an array of outpatient psychotherapy services. The policy will go into effect July 1, 2024. The legislation requires that the Department seek stakeholder input regarding the scope of services that should be covered under this policy as well as key information that should be included in the annual report to the legislature. The SB 23-174: Coverage Policy web page was created with reference materials for this policy.

  • Topic: Psychological Testing Billing Changes
    When: November 17, 2023 01:30 PM Mountain Time
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    The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing is inviting Psychologists to participate in a forum regarding the upcoming changes to billing for Neuro/Psychological Testing to take effect January 1, 2024.  We will also address any questions regarding billing psychotherapy services for Autism Spectrum Disorder to the RAEs effective January 1, 2024.

  • Topic: SB23-1200 Stakeholder Meeting
    When: November 17, 2023 03:00 PM Mountain Time
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    The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing is inviting interested stakeholders to participate in a forum regarding the implementation of SB23-1200.  In addition to reviewing Contract language for implementation on January 1, 2024, we are soliciting feedback on how quickly the RAEs and Denver Health must complete single case agreements.

Current Projects

Legislative Requirements and Reports

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Planning Grant Application Materials

Recent Webinars

Updates/News

Tools and Resources

Stay Informed

Ask a question or make a suggestion. Email hcpf_bhreform@state.co.us.