April 24, 2025

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

Hospital Discounted Care Advisory Committee


Do you want your voice heard and be part of the recommendations made with Hospital Discounted Care? Now is your chance to have this opportunity. The Hospital Discounted Care Advisory Committee begins in July and this new committee will advise the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) on operations and policies for Hospital Discounted Care and make recommendations to the Medical Services Board regarding rules. We want you to share your talent and expertise to help make these recommendations.


If you are interested in serving on the Committee, please complete the application by Monday, May 5. Please feel free to forward to anyone who may be interested in applying for one of the seats. If you have any questions, please email them to hcpf_HospDiscountCare@state.co.us.


CICP Advisory Council Invitation


As a reminder, HCPF would like to invite all of the non-Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP) hospitals to attend the April CICP Advisory Council meeting, scheduled for April 28, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. Interested parties can join via the Zoom link in the Agenda, which is available on the CICP Advisory Council website. 


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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