December 31, 2024

Hospital Discounted Care Newsletter

This newsletter provides information and updates on the implementation of House Bill (HB) 21-1198, Health Care Billing Requirements for Indigent Patients, otherwise known as Hospital Discounted Care. Low-income patients who aren't enrolled in Health First Colorado or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) will have the opportunity to apply for financial assistance or charity care programs at the health care facility where they receive care.


Please visit our Hospital Discounted Care webpage for more information.

Hospital Discounted Care Updates

Updated Reporting Requirements


An email was sent to licensed health-care professionals regarding the Hospital Discounted Care reporting requirements for licensed health-care professionals in Colorado, per Senate Bill (SB) 24-116. The first data submission will be due on September 1, 2025, and include data for the period of January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025. Hospitals will not be responsible for reporting data for physicians for July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.


The Hospital Discounted Care website has been updated with a section for Professional Data Reporting and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Professionals document includes data reporting requirements. Facilities should share this document with their applicable physicians.


Update to Hospital Discounted Care Emails


HCPF has restructured the contacts for Hospital Discounted Care to streamline questions.



Office Hours Discussion Topics


  • January 8 - Patient Appeal Process
  • January 22 - Hospital Discounted Care Rates
  • February 5 - CICP Sunsetting Communication Updates
  • February 19 - Determination Notice 
  • March 5 - Uniform Application Documentation
  • March 19- Unemployment Income


Stakeholder Meetings


In the previous newsletter some of the Stakeholder meeting dates were cut off so we want to ensure everyone has the full schedule. The Hospital Discounted Care website has also been updated to reflect this. The remaining dates and times are as follows:

  • Monday, January 13, 2025, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
  • Monday, July 14, 2025 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 13, 2025 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 22, 2025 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


Office Hours



HCPF is holding office hours every other Wednesday at 9 a.m. No registration is required. The Zoom link and call in information are on the Hospital Discounted Care website.

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