CO SB110

Changes terminology in Colorado statute from "death reimbursement" to "death benefit" and from "maximum death reimbursement" or "maximum combined charges" to "combined reasonable charges" for funeral and final disposition expense payments

County departments pay death benefits for funeral, cremation, burial, or natural reduction expenses of deceased public assistance or medical assistance recipients when the estate and legally responsible family members cannot cover costs

Maximum death benefit paid by county/state departments remains capped at $1,500, with combined reasonable charges from all providers not to exceed $2,500

State department reimburses counties 80% for death benefits paid for aid to needy disabled and Colorado Works program recipients, and 100% for old age pension recipients

Effective date is August 12, 2026, unless a referendum petition is filed, in which case it would require voter approval in November 2026