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2017 Department of Human Services SMART Act Presentation

Joint Presentation to the Senate Health & Human Services Committee, House Health, Insurance, & Environment Committee, and House Public Health Care & Human Services Committee on January 9, 2017.

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Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Human Services
  • Public Health















Issue Briefs

Colorado's Efforts to Address Suicide (2016)

Colorado was tied for the fifth highest suicide rate in the nation in 2014, the most recent year of nationally available data.  In 2015, there were 1,093 suicides among Colorado residents, which is the highest number of suicides in the state’s history.  This issue brief outlines legislative actions taken in recent years to address Colorado’s high suicide rate and resources for those in need of assistance and support.

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Human Services
  • Public Health

Issue Briefs

The Medicaid Appeals Process (2016)

Federal and state laws allow Medicaid applicants and clients who have their benefits denied, terminated, or reduced to appeal the decision. This issue brief provides an overview of the Medicaid appeals process in Colorado.

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Health Care & Health Insurance
  • Public Health


Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Public Health Legislation (2014)

This document provides a summary of major public health legislation considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 legislative session.

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Public Health