HB 21-1166 Summary

• Establishes a statewide training program for up to 30 professionals who work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and co-occurring behavioral health needs, with emphasis on serving rural areas.

• Requires the state department to contract with a vendor by January 1, 2022 that provides evidence-based comprehensive care coordination and treatment training via teleconference, with demonstrated success in multiple states and at least 10 years of experience with the IDD population.

• Mandates selection of up to 20 providers through nomination by case management agencies and mental health centers by March 1, 2022, with preference given to underserved areas, plus an additional 10 providers selected directly by the state department.

• Requires participating providers to complete training by March 30, 2023 and authorizes reimbursement at their current pay rate for training time.

• Appropriates $67,680 from the general fund to the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing for fiscal year 2021-22 to implement the program.