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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 2 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM MONITORING (§§ 27-50-201 — 27-50-204) › Section 27-50-202 - Formal agreements - state agencies and tribal governments

(1)
On or before July 1, 2023, the commissioner shall collaborate with state agencies and tribal governments, while respecting tribal sovereignty, to implement formal agreements between the BHA and state agencies, and the BHA and tribal governments that have initiatives, funding, programs, or services related to behavioral health. The formal agreements must provide the structure for implementing behavioral health standards by formalizing expectations specific to:
(a)
Collaborative problem solving for challenges that arise in the behavioral health system;
(b)
Consideration of BHA funding and resource allocation priorities across the behavioral health continuum of care, including primary prevention and harm reduction, as well as recommendations for other state agencies' and tribal governments' funding priorities, to ensure a coordinated statewide effort to align behavioral health funding with the BHA's vision, demonstrated gaps in funding or resource allocation, and governor priorities;
(c)
Data sharing and health information sharing, including a process for data sharing and analysis that:
(I)
Prioritizes protection of patient privacy and, to the extent possible, eliminates any sharing of personally identifiable information and personal health information; and
(II)
Must be transparently disclosed to all relevant parties;
(d)
Requiring, when applicable, the use of the universal contracting provisions generated in collaboration with state agencies pursuant to section
25-50-203
and the use of behavioral health administrative services organizations pursuant to part 4 of this article 50;
(e)
Reporting and data sharing to the BHA, including behavioral-health-related metrics, to ensure state agencies and tribal governments share data;
(f)
Managed care entity standards, such as use of nationally recognized practice guidelines for utilization management approved by the BHA and shared parameters for network adequacy;
(g)
Parity monitoring and compliance to support the department of health care policy and financing's and the division of insurance's enforcement of parity provisions; and
(h)
A method for the state agencies and tribal governments to inform the BHA of problems that need resolution and to collaborate with the BHA to address those problems.
(2)
The commissioner, in collaboration with state agencies and tribal governments, shall annually review the formal agreements and update the formal agreements as necessary. Formal agreements may be expanded to other state agencies and branches of government as needed and appropriate.
Added by 2022 Ch. 222, § 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 2 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM MONITORING (§§ 27-50-201 — 27-50-204) › Section 27-50-203 - Universal contracting provisions - requirements

(1)
On or before July 1, 2023, the BHA shall work with the department of health care policy and financing, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and other state agencies, to develop universal contracting provisions to be used by state agencies when contracting for behavioral health services in the state. The universal contracting provisions shall provide clear, standardized requirements addressing at least the following:
(a)
Minimum data collection and reporting, including electronic data and participation in health information organization networks;
(b)
Grievance and occurrence reporting, including to the BHA;
(c)
Collaboration with other state agencies;
(d)
Use of evidence-based practices;
(e)
Access to care and quality of care standards, including accountability to the performance standards developed pursuant to section
27-50-201
;
(f)
Programmatic and financial reporting;
(g)
Consequences for not meeting contract requirements;
(h)
Standard payment methodologies, based on provider type or other factors, as determined by the BHA;
(i)
Claims submissions and billing procedures and guidelines;
(j)
Limitations of liability;
(k)
Compliance with behavioral health safety net standards, including provision of services for priority populations;
(l)
Utilization management;
(m)
Utilization of required tools or programs that improve quality outcomes, accessibility of social determinants of health supports, affordability, referral efficiency, or other state priorities;
(n)
Policies on accepting, discharging, triaging, and denying services to clients consistent with sections
27-50-302
and
27-50-303
;
(o)
Standards for serving priority populations and high-acuity clients based on state need and provider type; and
(p)
Compliance with all applicable federal statutes and regulations, including anti-discrimination laws.
(2)
The universal contracting provisions may include alternate standardized provisions, depending on its application, such as whether the provider is a comprehensive community behavioral health provider or an essential behavioral health safety net provider, the service type, or other factors.
(3)
Additional terms not included in the universal contract may be negotiated and added by the contracting parties.
Added by 2022 Ch. 222, § 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 2 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM MONITORING (§§ 27-50-201 — 27-50-204) › Section 27-50-204 - Reporting

(1)
Beginning October 1, 2022, and each October 1 thereafter, the BHA shall prepare and submit a report, known as the behavioral health system plan, to the joint budget committee and the public and behavioral health and human services committee of the house of representatives and the health and human services committee of the senate, or any successor committees. At a minimum, the report must include a description of the BHA's vision and strategy for the behavioral health system, updates on performance standards developed pursuant to section
27-50-201 (2)
, analysis of the grievances collected pursuant to section
27-50-108
, updates on formal agreements and collaborations with state agencies pursuant to this article 50, opportunities to improve reimbursement for integrated physical and mental health services, updates on care coordination pursuant to section
27-50-301 (3)
, and the report of the advisory council created pursuant to section
27-50-701
.
(2)
Beginning January 1, 2023, and each January 1 thereafter, the BHA shall present the report prepared pursuant to subsection (1) of this section as part of its "State Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent (SMART) Government Act" hearing required by section
2-7-203
.
Added by 2022 Ch. 222, § 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 3 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SAFETY NET SYSTEM (§§ 27-50-301 — 27-50-305) › Section 27-50-303 - Essential behavioral health safety net providers - approval to serve limited priority populations

(1)
Essential behavioral health safety net providers must serve all priority populations unless the universal contracting provisions with the behavioral health administrative services organization limit the provider's scope and responsibility to a specific underserved population pursuant to subsection (2) of this section.
(2)
Behavioral health administrative services organizations may contract with an essential behavioral health safety net provider to provide a safety net service or services, including those determined necessary pursuant to section
27-50-301 (3)(a)(XV)
, to only one or more specific underserved populations within the priority populations.
Added by 2022 Ch. 222, § 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 3 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SAFETY NET SYSTEM (§§ 27-50-301 — 27-50-305) › Section 27-50-304 - Behavioral health safety net provider network - incentives - preferred status - rules

(1)
The BHA shall ensure that each region in the state includes a network of behavioral health safety net providers that collectively offer a full continuum of behavioral health services.
(2)
The BHA shall provide statewide technical assistance specific to strengthening and expanding the behavioral health safety net system and increasing provider participation within the publicly funded behavioral health safety net provider network.
(3)
The BHA and state agencies, through the behavioral health administrative services organizations established pursuant to part 4 of this article 50 and managed care entities as defined in section
25.5-5-403
, shall:
(a)
Subject to performance and available funds, provide behavioral health safety net providers with opportunities for quality incentives, value-based payment, or other enhanced payments or preferred contract statuses;
(b)
Prioritize comprehensive community behavioral health providers in awarding contracts for behavioral health services; and
(c)
Consider, upon application, behavioral health safety net providers for state-administered and county-administered grant funds related to the prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction for behavioral health services.
(4)
To be eligible for enhanced service payments, behavioral health safety net providers must meet specific BHA licensing or approval standards, pursuant to part 5 of this article 50.
(5)
To meet the requirement in subsection (1) of this section, the behavioral health administrative services organizations and managed care entities may contract with potential and existing approved safety net providers to expand service capacity in a specific region of the state.
(6)
Nothing in this section limits the ability of state agencies to award contracts or grants for the procurement of behavioral health services directly to any county, city and county, municipality, school district, health service district, or other political subdivision of the state or any county, city and county, district, or juvenile court, or to any nonprofit or for-profit organization in accordance with applicable law.
(7)
The BHA may promulgate rules as necessary to implement this section.
Added by 2022 Ch. 222, § 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 3 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SAFETY NET SYSTEM (§§ 27-50-301 — 27-50-305) › Section 27-50-305 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Resources to support behavioral health safety net providers - independent third-party contract

(1)
No later than July 1, 2025, the BHA shall contract with an independent third-party entity to provide services and supports to behavioral health providers seeking to become a behavioral health safety net provider with the goal of the provider becoming self-sustaining.
(2)
The independent third-party entity shall assist behavioral health providers in accessing alternative payment models and enhanced reimbursement rates through the BHA and medicaid by providing:
(a)
Support to providers in completing the annual cost reporting to inform medicaid rate-setting;
(b)
Analysis of current accounting practices and recommendations on implementing new or modified practices to support the soundness of cost reporting;
(c)
Administrative support for enrolling in different payer types, including, but not limited to, medicaid, medicare, and commercial insurance;
(d)
Billing and coding support;
(e)
Claims processing;
(f)
Data analysis;
(g)
Compliance and training on policies and procedures;
(h)
Shared purchasing for technology;
(i)
Assistance in building provider capacity to become a behavioral health safety net provider; and
(j)
Any other service and support approved by the BHA.
(3)
The independent third-party entity shall prioritize providing services and supports to a behavioral health provider that has not previously used the state cost report process to set medicaid rates.
(4)
The independent third-party entity shall be nonpartisan and shall not lobby, personally or in any other manner, directly or indirectly, for or against any pending legislation before the general assembly.
Added by 2024 Ch. 470,§ 27, eff. 8/7/2024.
2024 Ch. 470, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 4 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS (§§ 27-50-401 — 27-50-405) › Section 27-50-401 - Regional behavioral health administrative services organizations - establishment

(1)
No later than July 1, 2025, the BHA shall select and contract with regionally informed behavioral health organizations to establish, administer, and maintain adequate networks of behavioral health safety net services and care coordination, as described in part 3 of this article 50.
(2)
The BHA shall establish a community-informed structure for a behavioral health administrative services organization to operate. In establishing the behavioral health administrative services organization structure, the BHA shall consult with the department of health care policy and financing to ensure consideration of the regional structure that serves the medicaid population.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 206,§ 24, eff. 5/16/2023.
Added by 2022 Ch. 222, § 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 4 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS (§§ 27-50-401 — 27-50-405) › Section 27-50-404 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Care coordination - responsibilities of behavioral health administrative services organizations - coordination with managed care entities

(1)
(a)
Behavioral health administrative services organizations and managed care entities have the shared responsibility of providing care coordination services in a manner consistent with article
60
of this title 27 for individuals utilizing the behavioral health safety net system.
(b)
Managed care entities are responsible for providing care coordination services, as required by section
25.5-5-419
, to individuals enrolled in the state medical assistance program.
(c)
Behavioral health administrative services organizations are responsible for providing care coordination services, whether directly or through contract with behavioral health safety net providers, to individuals who are not currently enrolled in the state medical assistance program, with access for priority populations as required by part 3 of this article 50.
(2)
The BHA shall establish objective and standardized processes for care coordination, including:
(a)
Coordination between behavioral health administrative services organizations and other care coordination entities, including managed care entities, case management agencies, counties, and other behavioral health administrative services organizations, to ensure continuity of care across shared populations consistent with subsection (1) of this section;
(b)
Referral processes between entities, including a behavioral health administrative services organization's responsibility to provide care coordination to an individual pending commencement of care coordination services by another entity; and
(c)
Processes to ensure efficient and person-centered care coordination services for individuals who have acute and complex needs, including individuals involved in the civil involuntary treatment system pursuant to articles
65
and
81
of this title 27; individuals transitioning out of treatment settings or acute care settings; and individuals involved in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice systems.
(3)
A behavioral health administrative services organization shall ensure care coordination services through its network and include local partners, when appropriate, such as counties, school districts, and local collaborative management programs.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 287,§ 11, eff. 8/7/2023.
Added by 2022 Ch. 222, § 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Ch. 287, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 4 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS (§§ 27-50-401 — 27-50-405) › Section 27-50-404 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Care coordination - responsibilities of behavioral health administrative services organizations - coordination with managed care entities

(1)
(a)
Behavioral health administrative services organizations and managed care entities have the shared responsibility of providing care coordination services in a manner consistent with article
60
of this title 27 for individuals utilizing the behavioral health safety net system.
(b)
Managed care entities are responsible for providing care coordination services, as required by section
25.5-5-419
, to individuals enrolled in the state medical assistance program.
(c)
Behavioral health administrative services organizations are responsible for providing care coordination services, whether directly or through contract with behavioral health safety net providers, to individuals who are not currently enrolled in the state medical assistance program, with access for priority populations as required by part 3 of this article 50.
(2)
The BHA shall establish objective and standardized processes for care coordination, including:
(a)
Coordination between behavioral health administrative services organizations and other care coordination entities, including managed care entities, case management agencies, counties, and other behavioral health administrative services organizations, to ensure continuity of care across shared populations consistent with subsection (1) of this section;
(b)
Referral processes between entities, including a behavioral health administrative services organization's responsibility to provide care coordination to an individual pending commencement of care coordination services by another entity; and
(c)
Processes to ensure efficient and person-centered care coordination services for individuals who have acute and complex needs, including individuals involved in the civil involuntary treatment system pursuant to articles
65
and
81
of this title 27; individuals transitioning out of treatment settings or acute care settings; and individuals involved in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice systems.
(3)
A behavioral health administrative services organization shall ensure care coordination services through its network and include local partners, when appropriate, such as counties, school districts, the office of bridges of Colorado established in article 95 of title 13, and local collaborative management programs.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 471,§ 17, eff. 8/7/2024.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 287,§ 11, eff. 8/7/2023.
Added by 2022 Ch. 222, § 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
2024 Ch. 471, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Ch. 287, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 4 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS (§§ 27-50-401 — 27-50-405) › Section 27-50-405 - Behavioral health administrative services organizations - stakeholder input - report - rules

(1)
Each behavioral health administrative services organization shall develop a process to solicit and respond to input from stakeholders about behavioral health services and gaps in the service area. A behavioral health administrative services organization shall publicly post an annual report that includes:
(a)
A report on the stakeholder input received in the prior year, anonymized and aggregated to protect individual privacy;
(b)
Descriptions of how the behavioral health administrative services organization has responded to, or plans to respond to, stakeholder input from the prior year, including descriptions of policy or practice changes or explanations of why no changes were made; and
(c)
The plan for stakeholder engagement for the upcoming year.
(2)
In soliciting and responding to input from stakeholders pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the behavioral health administrative services organization shall, at a minimum, engage the following stakeholders within the service area:
(a)
Clients of behavioral health services and their families;
(b)
Behavioral health safety net providers;
(c)
Counties;
(d)
Law enforcement;
(e)
Hospitals and physical health providers; and
(f)
Judicial districts.
(3)
The behavioral health administrative services organization may also engage stakeholders in neighboring service areas, as appropriate.
(4)
The BHA may promulgate rules as necessary to implement this section.
Added by 2022 Ch. 222,§1, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 5 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ENTITIES (§§ 27-50-501 — 27-50-510) › Section 27-50-504 - License fees - rules

(1)
(a)
By January 1, 2024, the commissioner shall promulgate rules establishing a schedule of fees sufficient to meet the direct and indirect costs of administration and enforcement of this part 5.
(b)
The BHA shall assess and collect, from behavioral health entities subject to licensure pursuant to section
27-50-503
, fees in accordance with the fee schedule established pursuant to subsection (1)(a) of this section.
(2)
The BHA shall transmit fees collected pursuant to subsection (1) of this section to the state treasurer, who shall credit the money to the behavioral health licensing cash fund created pursuant to section
27-50-506
.
(3)
Fees collected pursuant to subsection (1) of this section may be used by the BHA to provide technical assistance and education to behavioral health entities related to compliance with Colorado law, in addition to regulatory and administrative functions. The BHA may contract with private entities to assist the BHA in providing technical assistance and education.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 206,§ 28, eff. 5/16/2023.
Added by 2022 Ch. 222, § 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 5 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ENTITIES (§§ 27-50-501 — 27-50-510) › Section 27-50-505 - License - denial - suspension - revocation

(1)
When an application for an initial license to operate a behavioral health entity pursuant to section
27-50-503
has been denied by the BHA, the BHA shall notify the applicant in writing of the denial by mailing a notice to the applicant at the address shown on the application. Any applicant aggrieved by a denial may pursue a review as provided in article
4
of title
24
, and the BHA shall follow the provisions and procedures specified in article
4
of title
24
.
(2)
(a)
The BHA may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license of any behavioral health entity that is out of compliance with the requirements of this part 5 or the rules promulgated pursuant to this part 5. Suspension, revocation, or refusal must not occur until after a hearing and in compliance with the provisions and procedures specified in article
4
of title
24
; except that the BHA may summarily suspend a behavioral health entity's license before a hearing in accordance with section
24-4-104 (4)(a)
.
(b)
After conducting a hearing in accordance with article
4
of title
24
, the BHA may revoke or refuse to renew a behavioral health entity's license if the owner, manager, or administrator of the behavioral health entity has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving conduct that the BHA determines could pose a risk to the health, safety, or welfare of the behavioral health entity's consumers.
(3)
The BHA may impose intermediate restrictions or conditions on a behavioral health entity that may include at least one of the following:
(a)
Retaining a consultant to address corrective measures;
(b)
Monitoring by the BHA for a specific period;
(c)
Providing additional training to employees, owners, or operators of the behavioral health entity;
(d)
Complying with a directed written plan to correct the violation; or
(e)
(I)
Paying a civil fine not to exceed two thousand dollars in a calendar year.
(II)
The assessment of civil fines shall follow the procedures set forth in section
26.5-5-323
.
(4)
If the BHA assesses a civil fine pursuant to subsection (3)(e) of this section, the BHA shall transmit the money to the state treasurer, who shall credit the money to the general fund.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 206,§ 29, eff. 5/16/2023.
Added by 2022 Ch. 222, § 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 5 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ENTITIES (§§ 27-50-501 — 27-50-510) › Section 27-50-506 - Behavioral health licensing cash fund - creation

The behavioral health licensing cash fund, referred to in this section as the "fund", is created in the state treasury. The fund consists of money credited to the fund pursuant to section
27-50-504 (2)
. The money in the fund is subject to annual appropriation by the general assembly for the direct and indirect costs of the BHA in performing its duties pursuant to this part 5. At the end of any state fiscal year, all unexpended and unencumbered money in the fund remains in the fund and must not be credited or transferred to the general fund or any other fund.
Added by 2022 Ch. 222, § 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 5 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ENTITIES (§§ 27-50-501 — 27-50-510) › Section 27-50-507 - Employee and contracted service provider - criminal history record check

A behavioral health entity shall require an applicant seeking employment with, or seeking to contract to provide services for, the behavioral health entity to submit to a criminal history record check before employment or execution of a contract. The behavioral health entity shall pay the costs of the criminal history record check. The criminal history record check must be conducted not more than ninety days before the employment of or contract with the applicant.
Added by 2022 Ch. 222,§1, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 5 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ENTITIES (§§ 27-50-501 — 27-50-510) › Section 27-50-508 - Enforcement

The BHA is responsible for the enforcement of this article 50 and the rules adopted pursuant to this article 50.
Added by 2022 Ch. 222,§1, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 5 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ENTITIES (§§ 27-50-501 — 27-50-510) › Section 27-50-509 - Purchase of services by courts, counties, municipalities, school districts, and other political subdivisions

Any county, city and county, municipality, school district, health service district, or other political subdivision of the state or any county, city and county, district, or juvenile court may enter into intergovernmental agreements with any county, municipality, school district, health service district, or other political subdivision of the state or may enter into contractual agreements with any provider licensed by the BHA for the purchase of behavioral health services. For the purchase of behavioral health services by counties or cities and counties as authorized by this section, the board of county commissioners of any county or the city council of any city and county may levy a tax not to exceed two mills upon real property within the county or city and county if the board first submits the question of the levy to a vote of the qualified electors at a general election and receives the electors' approval of the levy.
Added by 2022 Ch. 222,§1, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 6 - NETWORK STANDARDS (§§ 27-50-601 — 27-50-603) › Section 27-50-601 - Department of health care policy and financing - behavioral health network standards

(1)
The statewide managed care system, created pursuant to part 4 of article
5
of title
25.5
and implemented by the department of health care policy and financing, shall use health facilities licensed by the department of public health and environment pursuant to article
1.5
of title
25
or licensed by the BHA pursuant to part 5 of this article 50 and individual behavioral health practitioners licensed by the department of regulatory agencies and federally qualified health centers, as defined in the federal "Social Security Act",
42 U.S.C. sec. 1395x (aa)(4)
, when creating statewide or regional behavioral health networks.
(2)
The department of health care policy and financing shall align all community-based behavioral health programs and networks with the behavioral health continuum of care, behavioral health safety net services, and care coordination provider standards created by the BHA pursuant to part 3 of this article 50.
(3)
The department of health care policy and financing shall require that all behavioral health providers enter into a contract developed pursuant to section
27-50-203
when contracting for community-based behavioral health services in the state.
(4)
The BHA shall collaborate with the department of health care policy and financing to support the early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment benefit access and provider network.
Added by 2022 Ch. 222, § 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 6 - NETWORK STANDARDS (§§ 27-50-601 — 27-50-603) › Section 27-50-602 - Division of insurance behavioral health network standards

The commissioner of the division of insurance in the department of regulatory agencies, while assessing and standardizing provider networks in this state pursuant to section
10-1-108
, shall ensure community-based behavioral health networks align with the behavioral health continuum of care, behavioral health safety net services, and care coordination provider standards created by the BHA pursuant to part 3 of this article 50.
Added by 2022 Ch. 222,§1, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 6 - NETWORK STANDARDS (§§ 27-50-601 — 27-50-603) › Section 27-50-603 - State agency behavioral health network and program standards

(1)
All state agencies administering community-based behavioral health programs shall ensure the community-based behavioral health programs align with the behavioral health continuum of care, behavioral health safety net services, and care coordination provider standards created by the BHA pursuant to part 3 of this article 50.
(2)
All state agencies shall use the universal contracting provisions developed pursuant to section
27-50-203
when contracting for community-based behavioral health services in the state.
Added by 2022 Ch. 222, § 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 7 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (§§ 27-50-701 — 27-50-703) › Section 27-50-701 - Behavioral health administration advisory council - creation

(1)
There is created in the behavioral health administration the behavioral health administration advisory council, referred to in this part 7 as the "advisory council", for the purpose of making recommendations to the commissioner and the state board of human services to improve the behavioral health system for children, youth, and adults throughout Colorado.
(2)
The advisory council shall receive routine briefings from the commissioner on the progress of the BHA and behavioral health reform efforts, including updates related to performance data collected pursuant to section
27-50-201
and related to formal agreements and collaborations with state agencies pursuant to this article 50, and may provide feedback as a method to ensure accountability and transparency. Other advisory council duties include:
(a)
Providing diverse community input on challenges, gaps, and potential solutions to inform the BHA's vision and strategic plan;
(b)
Establishing working groups to support the BHA in problem solving and developing solutions;
(c)
Ensuring there is public accountability and transparency through reviewing the BHA's public-facing transparency activities, including the performance data collected pursuant to section
27-50-201
; and
(d)
Preparing an annual report of recommendations and submitting it to the BHA by September 1 of each year. The report shall be included in the BHA's annual behavioral health system plan pursuant to section
27-50-204 (1)
.
Added by 2022 Ch. 222, § 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 7 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (§§ 27-50-701 — 27-50-703) › Section 27-50-702 - Advisory council - membership

(1)
The advisory council membership must be reflective of the demographic and geographic populations of this state to ensure ongoing stakeholder input and involvement.
(2)
(a)
The advisory council consists of not less than fifteen members and not more than twenty members appointed by the commissioner for three-year terms; except that some of the initial terms may be for two years. In addition to maintaining a majority of members who represent individuals with lived behavioral health experience or families of individuals with lived behavioral health experience, the commissioner shall appoint at least one member that represents:
(I)
Rural communities;
(II)
Each tribal government within Colorado;
(III)
County governments;
(IV)
Persons with disabilities, as defined in section
24-34-301
, a family member of a person with a disability, or an advocacy organization for persons with disabilities;
(V)
The Colorado state judicial branch, in consultation with the state court administrator's office;
(VI)
Behavioral health safety net providers;
(VII)
Persons with expertise in the behavioral health needs of children and youth; and
(VIII)
Persons with expertise in crime victimization, trauma, or adverse childhood experiences as they impact the victim's lifetime.
(b)
In making appointments to the advisory council, the commissioner shall consider including members that represent the racial and ethnic diversity of the state; that represent the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer or questioning community; that are involved in the criminal or juvenile justice system; and that represent other populations with health disparities.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 269,§ 12, eff. 5/25/2023.
Added by 2022 Ch. 222, § 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 8 - MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS (§§ 27-50-801 — 27-50-805) › Section 27-50-803 - Technical assistance to jails - appropriation - repeal

(1)
The behavioral health administration shall provide technical assistance to facilities in meeting their requirements pursuant to section
17-26-104.9
(1.5). Technical assistance includes development and implementation of medication-assisted treatment, development of guidelines for nonmedical evaluations, including timelines for performing a subsequent medical evaluation and administering medical withdrawal management, approval of prescribers by the United States drug enforcement agency, and other appropriate withdrawal management care, and assistance with identifying bulk purchasing opportunities for necessary services.
(2)
(a)
For the 2022-23 state fiscal year, the general assembly shall appropriate three million dollars from the behavioral health and mental health cash fund, created in section
24-75-230
, to the behavioral health administration for the purpose of providing technical assistance to jails with meeting their requirements pursuant to section
17-26-104.9
, including providing funding to jails to cover the services required pursuant to section
17-26-104.9
.
(b)
This subsection (2) is repealed, effective July 1, 2024.
Added by 2022 Ch. 225,§47, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 8 - MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS (§§ 27-50-801 — 27-50-805) › Section 27-50-805 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Contingency management grant program - creation - definitions - repeal

(1)
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a)
"Contingency management program" means an evidence-based treatment program that provides motivational incentives to treat individuals with a stimulant use disorder.
(b)
"Grant program" means the contingency management grant program created in subsection (2) of this section.
(c)
"Stimulant use disorder" means a substance use disorder, as defined in section 27-80-203 (23.3), involving a class of drugs that includes cocaine, methamphetamine, or prescription stimulants.
(d)
"Substance use disorder treatment program" has the same meaning as set forth in section 27-80-203 (23.5).
(2)
There is created in the behavioral health administration the contingency management grant program to provide grants to substance use disorder treatment programs that implement a contingency management program for individuals with a stimulant use disorder.
(3)
(a)
Grant recipients may use the money received through the grant program for staffing, training, supplies, administrative costs, the costs of vouchers and prizes up to five hundred ninety-nine dollars per client during the treatment period, and other related expenses as approved by the BHA.
(b)
Any money received through the grant program must supplement and not supplant existing substance use disorder treatment and other health-care services. Grant recipients shall not use money received through the grant program for ongoing or existing executive and senior staff salaries or services already covered by medicaid or a client's insurance.
(4)
The BHA shall administer the grant program and, subject to available appropriations, shall award grants as provided in this section.
(5)
In selecting grant recipients, the BHA shall prioritize applicants that reside in a jurisdiction with demonstrated need to help mitigate overdose incidents and overdose deaths.
(6)
The BHA may contract with a grant application and support team to assist the BHA with drafting the grant application, reviewing applications, and administering and processing grant awards.
(7)
This section is repealed, effective July 1, 2027.
Added by 2024 Ch. 470,§ 28, eff. 8/7/2024.
2024 Ch. 470, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 9 - SIXTH THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING ACT (§§ 27-50-901 — 27-50-903) › Section 27-50-901 - Short title

The short title of this part 9 is the "Sixth Through Twelfth Grade Mental Health Screening Act".
Added by 2023 Ch. 363,§ 1, eff. 6/5/2023.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 50 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-50-903) › Part 9 - SIXTH THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING ACT (§§ 27-50-901 — 27-50-903) › Section 27-50-902 - Definitions

As used in this part 9, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Mental health screening" means a brief, structured questionnaire completed by a participating student that is used for early identification of a mental health concern, which concern may be either validated or refuted upon review by a subject matter expert.
(2)
"Parent" means a child's biological parent, adoptive parent, legal guardian, or custodian.
(3)
"Participating school" means a public school that meets the requirements stated in section
27-50-903 (2)
and participates in the sixth through twelfth grade mental health screening program created in this part 9.
(4)
"Program" means the sixth through twelfth grade mental health screening program created in this part 9.
(5)
"Public school" means a public school of a school district in this state or an institute charter school.
(6)
"Screener" means the entity selected by the BHA pursuant to this part 9 to conduct the mental health screening.
Added by 2023 Ch. 363,§ 1, eff. 6/5/2023.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 60 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-60-100.3 — 27-60-506) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-60-100.3 — 27-60-116) › Section 27-60-100.3 - Definitions

As used in this article 60, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Behavioral health" refers to an individual's mental and emotional well-being and actions that affect an individual's overall wellness. Behavioral health problems and disorders include substance use disorders, serious psychological distress, suicide, and other mental health disorders. Problems ranging from unhealthy stress or subclinical conditions to diagnosable and treatable diseases are included in the term "behavioral health". The term "behavioral health" is also used to describe service systems that encompass prevention and promotion of emotional health, prevention and treatment services for mental health and substance use disorders, and recovery support.
(1.1)
"Behavioral health administration" or "BHA" means the behavioral health administration established in section
27-50-102
.
(1.3)
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of the behavioral health administration.
(1.5)
"Criminal justice diversion program" means a program created pursuant to section
27-60-106.5
or programs operated by cities or counties that connect law enforcement officers with behavioral health providers to assist individuals in need of behavioral health interventions or to divert individuals from the criminal justice system.
(2)
"Crisis intervention services" means the array of behavioral health crisis services that are funded by public or private sources and exist to serve individuals who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
(3)
"Crisis response system" means the behavioral health crisis response system developed and implemented pursuant to this article 60.
(4)
"Crisis response system contractor" means an entity that has been awarded a contract to provide one or more crisis intervention services pursuant to section
27-60-103
.
(4.7)
Repealed.
(5)
"State board" means the state board of human services created and authorized pursuant to section
26-1-107
.
(6)
"State department" means the state department of human services created pursuant to section
26-1-105
.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 222, § 87, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 288, § 11, eff. 9/14/2020.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 403, § 1, eff. 6/6/2018.
Added by 2017 Ch. 263, § 226, eff. 5/25/2017.
L. 2017: Entire section added, (SB 17-242), ch. 1335, p. 1335, § 226, effective May 25. L. 2018: (4.7) added, (SB 18-250), ch. 2376, p. 2376, § 1, effective June 6. L. 2020: (1.5) added, (HB 20-1017), ch. 1426, p. 1426, § 11, effective September 14.
For the legislative declaration in SB 17-242, see section 1 of chapter 263, Session Laws of Colorado 2017.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 60 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-60-100.3 — 27-60-506) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-60-100.3 — 27-60-116) › Section 27-60-102 - [Repealed]

Added by 2013 Ch. 232,§1, eff. 5/16/2013.
L. 2013: Entire section added, (HB 13-1296), ch. 232, p. 1109, § 1, effective May 16.
Subsection (10) provided for the repeal of this section, effective November 1, 2014. (See L. 2013, p. 1109.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-94-107) › BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (§§ 27-50-101 — 27-64.5-102) › Article 60 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-60-100.3 — 27-60-506) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-60-100.3 — 27-60-116) › Section 27-60-102.5 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2018 Ch. 30,§2, eff. 8/8/2018.
Added by 2017 Ch. 205,§3, eff. 8/9/2017.
L. 2017: Entire section added, (SB 17-207), ch. 205, p. 762, § 3, effective August 9. L. 2018: Entire section repealed, (SB 18-094), ch. 30, p. 332, § 2, effective August 8.
For the legislative declaration in SB 18-094, see section 1 of chapter 30, Session Laws of Colorado 2018.