House Bill 21-1206 Summary

• Establishes new regulations for nonmedical and nonemergency medical transportation services provided to Medicaid recipients through the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing.

• Requires the state department to collaborate with stakeholders including disability advocates, PACE providers, transportation brokers, and providers to develop rules ensuring passenger safety, protecting access to services, and minimizing financial burdens on transportation providers and direct support professionals.

• Exempts Medicaid transportation services from regulation under Colorado's motor carrier regulations (Title 40), removing requirement for Medicaid client transport permits previously administered by the Public Utilities Commission.

• Reduces the general fund appropriation to the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing by $66,003 for the 2021-22 fiscal year and appropriates the same amount back for medical and long-term care services for Medicaid eligible individuals.

• Allows transportation providers already complying with safety standards from other state departments that meet or exceed the new rules to demonstrate such compliance rather than face duplicate requirements.