August 2024

ARPA Project Pulse Newsletter

Happy almost end of summer! We are continuing to make progress towards completing projects as our spending deadline approaches. This month we have an update about a new public facing dashboard of ARPA Metrics, a reminder about Resources for Behavioral Health Providers, the recent ARPA Quarterly Update Webinar, and seven upcoming meetings/engagement opportunities.



~ The ARPA Team

NEW!

Public ARPA Metrics Dashboard


We are excited to announce a new visual dashboard highlighting the impact of the work that has been done over the past 3 years with ARPA funding. Over the next several months we will be expanding the dashboard to include more projects as they are finalized. We will continue to highlight new metrics in this newsletter as they are released.


For the launch of the Dashboard, we are focusing on Global Metrics. These are metrics that are collected across projects and can show the impact of ARPA at a high level. This includes figures around Stakeholder Engagement, Training, and Grants


Visit the Dashboard

Resources for Behavioral Health Providers - New Training Library Page, Upcoming Office Hours, & FAQs


The new Training Library page is your one-stop-shop for all trainings to date featuring recordings of live trainings, links to pre-recorded trainings, and slides from each training. The page lists trainings by title and also categorizes trainings by topic to help you easily find what you're looking for:


Discuss your questions with our subject matter and clinical experts - go to the HCPF Safety Net Providers webpage to register today for upcoming office hours. Office hours are an opportunity for questions and discussion about how reform initiatives will impact your organization. 


Helpful FAQs on the HCPF Safety Net Providers webpage: See the most commonly asked questions from providers, covering topics including:

  • BHA Licensure/Approval
  • HCPF Enrollment
  • Safety Net Provider Types
  • National Provider Identifier (NPI)
  • Billing and Reimbursement


Join the Behavioral Health Provider TTA newsletter to stay up to date.

Did You Watch the ARPA Quarterly Update Webinar?

Topics included:

  • General ARPA Updates
  • By The Numbers
  • Metrics & Outcomes
  • Update on ARPA 5.02 Improve & Expedite Long-Term Care Eligibility Processes
  • ARPA Closeout Plan - Overview
  • Recently Closed Projects
  • 1.07 Public Awareness Campaign
  • 1.09 Workforce Compensation Research
  • 2.03 IMD Exclusion, Risk Mitigation Policy
  • 6.13 Connect CMAs to ADT Data
  • 6.05 Member Tech Literacy
  • ARPA Website review


Watch Now!

ARPA Stakeholder Engagement Opportunities


Community First Choice (CFC) Council Meeting


The Community First Choice (CFC) Council is in place to collaborate with and advise the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (the Department) on the design and implementation of a CFC option in Colorado. Primarily made up of individuals with disabilities, those 65 years or older, and their representatives, the council’s experience and expertise will help ensure that CFC is implemented in a way that best meets the needs of Coloradoans with disabilities.


The CFC Council meeting topic for September is Updates on CFC Implementation.


Agendas, presentations, and other related materials for council meetings can be found on the CFC Stakeholder Opportunities webpage. For more information, contact the CFC team at HCPF_CFC@state.co.us


The meeting will be held:

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024

10 to 11:30 a.m.


Join via Google Meet


Join via Phone:

1-260-230-1249, PIN: 719 313 221#


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Have Questions About Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Presumptive Eligibility (PE)?


This will be a time to ask questions about the upcoming LTSS PE program, which is scheduled to be implemented on Jan. 1, 2026. There is no formal agenda. You can join the discussion at any point during this time.


Feel free to review the program website ahead of time to learn more about LTSS PE.


The meeting will be held:

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024

3:30 to 5 p.m.


Register Here



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Direct Care Workforce Collaborative (DCWC) Training and Career Advancement Action Group


This group focuses on training, staff development, and career pathways for direct care workers (DCWs). Interested stakeholders join to learn about training opportunities, career ladders, and other innovative strategies to support DCWs in their training and career goals.


This group intends to meet every other month on the first Friday of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. MT. For more information, please see the Direct Care Workforce Collaborative webpage, or email HCPF_DCWorkforce@state.co.us.


The meeting will be held:

Friday, Sept. 6, 2024

9 to 10 a.m.


Join via Zoom


Join via Phone:

(Toll-free) 1-877-853-5257

Meeting ID: 969 4053 6000, Passcode: 115140


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Direct Care Workforce Collaborative (DCWC)


The DCWC works collaboratively with stakeholders to identify and move forward strategies to support the recruitment and retention of Colorado's direct care workforce. This group meets quarterly (March, June, September, and December) on the second Wednesday of the month. For more information, please see the Direct Care Workforce Collaborative webpage, or email HCPF_DCWorkforce@state.co.us.


The meeting will be held:

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

10 to 11:30 a.m. MT


Join via Zoom


Join via Phone:

(Toll-free) 1-877-853-5257

Meeting ID: 993 1700 7314, Passcode: 396389


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Direct Care Workforce Collaborative (DCWC) Compensation and Benefits Action Group


This group focuses on the compensation and benefits available to direct care workers (DCWs), and how providers can best support their workers. Interested stakeholders join to learn about innovative approaches to total compensation (outside of just wages), and also state and local resources that support access of benefits to workers and providers alike.


This group intends to meet every other month on the third Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. MT. For more information, please check out the Direct Care Workforce Collaborative Webpage, or email HCPF_DCWorkforce@state.co.us.


The meeting will be held:

Friday, September 20, 2024

10 to 11 a.m. MT


Join via Zoom


Join via Phone:

(Toll-free) 1-877-853-5257

Meeting ID: 993 1700 7314, Passcode: 396389

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Criminal and Juvenile Justice Collaborative Meeting Series (Hybrid - Virtual and In-person)


The HCPF Criminal and Juvenile Justice Collaborative provides ongoing feedback to ensure robust stakeholder participation in the development of criminal justice projects including:

  • ARPA 8.10 - Criminal Justice Partnerships
  • Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) - Juvenile Justice
  • 1115 Re-entry Waiver


The Collaborative meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 1 to 2 p.m. MT. The specific location at 303 E. 17th Ave for the in-person meeting will be posted on the collaborative website prior to each meeting.


The next meeting will be held:

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

1 to 2 p.m. MT


In-person meeting location:

303 E. 17th Ave., Denver, CO 80203


Virtual meeting access:

Join via Zoom


Join via Phone:

(Toll-free): 877-853-5257

Webinar ID: 895 8171 8788, Passcode: 011267


For more information about the Collaborative and its meetings, including location, please see the Criminal and Juvenile justice collaborative webpage. For any questions, please email Hannah Hall.



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Direct Care Workforce Collaborative (DCWC) Value and Awareness Action Group


This group focuses on the value and importance of direct care workers (DCWs) in individual lives and society as a whole. This group works to increase public awareness, highlight the important work of DCWs, and ensure that the worker's voice continues to be heard. Interested stakeholders join to help support efforts to recognize workers, and participate in activities such as Colorado Direct Care Worker Appreciation Week (first full week of April every year).


This group intends to meet every other month on the fourth Friday of the month from 1 to 2 p.m. MT. For more information, please check out the Direct Care Workforce Collaborative webpage, or email HCPF_DCWorkforce@state.co.us.


The meeting will be held:

Friday, September 27, 2024

1 to 2 p.m. MT


Join via Zoom


Join via Phone:

(Toll-free) 1-877-853-5257

Meeting ID: 969 4053 6000, Passcode: 115140


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Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities and language services for individuals whose first language is not English may be provided upon request. Please notify John Barry at 303-866-3173 or John.R.Barry@state.co.us or the 504/ADA Coordinator at hcpf504ada@state.co.us at least one week prior to the meeting to make arrangements.

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