The general assembly finds and declares that: On April 8, 2019, the Colorado behavioral health task force was created, bringing together individuals representing diverse and balanced perspectives with respect to issues such as adults, children, and families who are dealing with mental health or substance use issues, key executive agencies representing state, local, and tribal […]
As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires: “Behavioral health” has the same meaning as set forth in section 27-60-100.3. “Behavioral health administration” or “BHA” means the behavioral health administration established in section 27-60-203. (2.5) “Care coordination” means services that support individuals and families and initiate care and navigating crisis supports, mental […]
On or before November 1, 2021, based on the September 2020 recommendations from the Colorado behavioral health task force, the state department shall develop a plan for the creation of the behavioral health administration. The plan must include strategies to streamline and improve efforts that address behavioral health needs in the state and reduce behavioral […]
The state department, in collaboration with the department of health care policy and financing, shall develop a statewide care coordination infrastructure to drive accountability and more effective behavioral health navigation to care that builds upon and collaborates with existing care coordination services. The infrastructure must include a website and mobile application that serves as a […]
