Hospital Discounted Care Newsletter

March 10, 2025

This newsletter provides information and updates on the implementation of House Bill (HB) 21-1198, Health Care Billing Requirements for Indigent Patients, otherwise known as Hospital Discounted Care. Low-income patients who aren't enrolled in Health First Colorado or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) will have the opportunity to apply for financial assistance or charity care programs at the health care facility where they receive care.

Please visit our Hospital Discounted Care webpage for more information.

Hospital Discounted Care Updates

Implementation Stakeholder Meeting

The next stakeholder meeting for the ongoing implementation of SB 24-116 and HB 24-1399 is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12 beginning at 10:00 am. The meeting will be held via Zoom and no prior registration is necessary. We will be giving an update on the Presumptive Eligibility implementation and the rules that cover the changes in HB 24-1399. Meeting materials are available on the Hospital Discounted Care and CICP websites under Stakeholder Meetings.

Office Hours

HCPF is holding office hours every other Wednesday at 9 a.m. No registration is required. The Zoom link and call in information are on the Hospital Discounted Care website.

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