Link CORRECTION: Service Availability Form for Non-Medical Denial of Care 2026 Biennial Update

 

To: All stakeholders interested in regulations related to the Service Availability Form created by the Patient’s Right to Know Act regarding non-medical denial-of-care. From: HFEMSD Dear Stakeholders, The link that was provided previously for the Service Availability Form (SAF) Biennial Stakeholder Announcement on July 24, 2026 was incorrect. Here is the CORRECT SAF Interested Parties Sign-Up link for you to use and send out to those who might wish to partake in the stakeholdering process. Our apologies for any inconveniences this may have caused. The SAF Questionnaire will be open until August 31, 2026. The Service Availability Form FAQ answers many common questions regarding the Service Availability Form and the Patients’ Right to Know Act. If you have any questions regarding this review of the Service Availability Form, please contact Ash Jackson at ash.jackson@state.co.us or Alexandra Haas at alexandra.haas@state.co.us.

Vacancy on the Assisted Living Informal Dispute Resolution (ALR IDR) Committee

To: ALR Providers From: HFEMSD There is a vacancy for an ALR provider on the ALR Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) Committee. This 5-member committee includes 2 ALR providers, 1 representative from the ombudsman program, 1 representative from the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, and 1 representative from the Division ALR program.   The committee meets the fourth Thursday of each month to review residence challenges to findings of deficient practice. Members have the option to attend by way of Google Meet, phone, or in person. We encourage ALR providers outside the Denver area to apply.   ALR providers generally serve a four-year term. Each member has an alternate with whom they may share voting responsibilities.   Interested residence providers may submit a resume to elaine.sabyan@state.co.us. Resumes will be collected through 8/13/2026.