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Local Government Communications

Welcome to the Local Government Communications page. Here you will find written communications from the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to local government agencies including county departments of human/social services, county commissioners, local public health agencies, and other partners. For more information regarding local government relations, reach out to the County Relations inbox.

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Important!  The COVID Resources for County and Eligibility Partners is a resource center for Health First Colorado and CHP+ County and Eligibility sites that may have questions about COVID-19. 

 

County Connections Newsletters

News relevant to counties goes out on the 20th of each month. Sign up for County Connections here.

Newsletter Date & Link
August 2025
June 2025
February 2025
February 2025 - MedRide Update
January 2025 - Special Edition
January 2025 - Federal Update

 

Department Publications

HCPF Publications includes the Department's annual reports, Governor's State of Health, and other Department publications, including At a Glance monthly newsletter, which provides information on major initiatives including policy changes and program updates.

County Director Orientation

DateMeeting ResourcesTopics Covered
10/25/2022

Slide Deck

Recording

HCPF Organizational Overview

How to Contact the County Team

County Administration - Programs & Funding

  • Enhanced Match vs Non-Enhanced Match
  • County Financial Audits
  • County Incentives Program
  • County Grants Program

Medicaid Operations & Administration

  • HCPF Eligibility Division Overview
  • Public Health Emergency Funding
  • Overflow Processing Center
  • Consolidated Return Mail Center

Oversight & Accountability

  • Process, Guidance, Expectations
  • Eligibility Quality Assurance (EQA) Program
  • Management Evaluation (ME) Review Program
  • Desk Reviews
  • Medical Assistance Performance (MAP) Dashboards
  • Management Decision Letters
    • Improvement Action Plans
    • Corrective Action Plans
    • Technical Assistance
    • Fiscal Sanctions

Medicaid Benefits & Coverage

  • State Plan Benefits
    • Regional Accountable Entities (RAEs)
  • Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT)
  • Long Term Services & Supports

HCPF & County Leadership Collaboration

Meeting TitleDateResources
Director Bimestefer & County Leadership: Visioning8/29/2022Recording