CO HB1139

Adds definitions for "peer support professional" and "recovery support services organization" to allow these organizations to bill the medical assistance program for reimbursement of peer support services provided by trained peer support specialists, recovery coaches, peer mentors, and family advocates.

Requires recovery support services organizations to employ or contract with licensed mental health providers by July 1, 2021, coordinate services with other agencies, and meet additional standards established by the state department through rules.

Creates a refundable income tax credit of $1,000 per year for eligible peer support professionals who have worked at least part-time in Colorado's behavioral health sector for 3+ years and either enroll in school or graduate and return to work in health care.

Tax credit available for 4 consecutive years for those in school and 3 consecutive years for those working after graduation, for tax years 2021-2030, with a maximum of $100,000 in total certificates issued per year issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

Office of Behavioral Health must review eligibility documentation and issue certificates; reviewing entity shall track certificates and submit an annual report to the department and a comprehensive report to legislature by July 1, 2030; section repeals December 31, 2034.