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This Department of Health Care Policy & Financing newsletter is designed to inform county directors, management and staff about county performance, policy changes, process updates, upcoming due dates, and more |
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Extension of the Public Health Emergency |
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Hello County Partners:
Good news: the federal government is extending the current COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) that was set to expire on October 23rd. This means the PHE will now be in place through January 20th, ending on January 21st, 2021. We will still be diligent in planning and preparing for the end of the PHE, but this extension is very welcome news.
Many advocates and other partners joined the Department in asking our federal partners for this extension and for as much notice as possible about any changes to the PHE. Thank you to all who engaged in this important effort. Our shared voices were heard to the betterment of the Coloradans we serve, the state budget, battling the rising uninsured rate, and administrative efficiencies for both HCPF and counties.
While the PHE has been extended for now, it is still critical to continue working the COVID “locked in" report and employing the tips and tricks that the Department has provided. Remember, each month that members are “locked in,” the number of individuals on the report will continue to grow. Keeping resources dedicated to working the COVID “locked in” report is the only way to ensure a manageable workload once the PHE does end. You will continue to receive updates and guidance on working these lists from our eligibility and county teams. Thank you in advance for your collaboration on this important work.
We also launched a PHE planning stakeholder page that provides general resources and information. We encourage you to periodically visit this page, which will include member FAQs, notices and other updates. The Department will continue to update this link with the latest PHE federal guidance as it becomes available. In addition, county-specific updates can be found on our County and Eligibility Partners COVID webpage.
Thank you for your collaboration during these uncertain times. We appreciate your partnership.
Kim Bimestefer
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Department Contacts & Resources |
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The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing complies with applicable federal and state civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, creed, political beliefs, or disability. Learn more about our Nondiscrimination Policy.
ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-800-221-3943 (State Relay: 711).
CHÚ Ý: Nếu bạn nói Tiếng Việt, có các dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí dành cho bạn. Gọi số 1-800-221-3943 (State Relay: 711).
For further information about this policy, to request free disability and/or language aids and services, or to file a discrimination complaint, contact:
504/ADA Coordinator
1570 Grant St
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-866-6010, Fax: 303-866-2828, State Relay: 711
Civil rights complaints can also be filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal or by mail, phone, or fax at:
1961 Stout Street Room 08-148
Denver, CO 80294
Telephone: 800-368-1019, Fax: 202-619-3818, TDD: 800-537-7697
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Colorado Dept. of Health Care Policy & Financing
(303) 866-2993 | 1570 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203
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