January 8, 2023— Stakeholder Meeting Date Change to Discuss Rulemaking Relative to Increasing Health Facility License Fees

 

To: All Stakeholders  From: HFEMSD  You are invited to participate in the 1294 Stakeholder Forum to discuss possible rule changes related to fee increases. House Bill 1294 Stakeholder Forum is an opportunity to promote dialogue and transparency for issues of interest and concern to all  licensed healthcare facilities. Pursuant to C.R.S 25-3-113, the Stakeholder Forum consists of  representatives from various types of provider facilities licensed by the  department along with consumers, consumer advocates, ombudsmen and other  interested parties which meet at least four times each year for the Department  to discuss and take into consideration the concerns and issues of interest to the  forum members and other attendees regarding the development and  implementation of rules and other matters that affect all licensed health care  facilities. At this meeting, the department will be presenting the proposed fee increase for all facilities licenses based on the CPI percentage change for calendar year 2022, as determined by the Department of Local Affairs, of 8.011%. The Board of Health process and timeline will also be covered. If approved by the Board of health, Fee increases are expected to be effective July 1, 2024. DATE CHANGE: Meetings are held virtually monthly, the next meeting is Monday January 8, 2024.  To participate, we have a number of resource links below.   HB 1294 Stakeholder Forum Website (includes meeting information  and invite/communication sign up)  Agenda Item Request Form If you have any further questions or comments prior to the meeting please contact Rachel Bader at rachel.bader@state.co.us .