OTAC Advocacy Updates

 HB25-1016: Update!

We are excited to share that HB25-1016 has passed the with the Health and Human Services Committee 9-0 on March 6th! An amendment was added to the bill about ensuring that the occupational therapist prescribing the DME has a conversation with the patient/client about the insurance/billing process. The bill was then voted to to move on the legislative process. If this bill passes, it will take effect in August. OTAC will be collaborating with APTA CO and CAMES to educate practitioners and the public.

Next steps:

1. The bill will be voted on in the Senate.
2. It will then travel back to the House to be voted on again with the amendment.
3. After the bill passes the House vote, it will go to the Governor for a final vote and signature.

Thank you so much for your support and sending letters/emails/calling your representatives! It makes a huge difference and shows how important this bill is for the people we work with.

Medicaid Reimbursement Rates - OTAC

The Occupational Therapy Association of Colorado is preparing for the 2025 legislative session, and we need your help! We would appreciate your participation in a brief survey on insurance and Medicaid reimbursement in Colorado. OTAC is using this data to help advocate for Medicaid reimbursement rate increases for you.

The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. If you have any questions, please contact info@otacco.org.

Thank you very much for your time and participation!

Survey Link

Medicaid Provider Rate Review Public Meetings - Department of Health Care Policy and Financing 

Each year the Medicaid Provider Rate Review Advisory Committee (MPRRAC) focuses on a particular scope based on services under review for that year. Services are reviewed on a three-year basis, but are subject to change. Occupational therapy, speech therapy and physical therapy are up for review this year. 

Dates for 2025 are below:

Friday, March 21st, 2025 - Quarter 1

Friday, July 18th, 2025 - Quarter 2A

Friday, July 25th, 2025 - Quarter 2B

Friday, August 22nd, 2025- Quarter 3

Friday, November 14th, 2025- Quarter 4

HCPF website with zoom link & more information!

Colorado Early Intervention: Proposed Cuts

OTAC is aware of the proposed budget and program cuts to the Colorado Early Intervention program. We are gathering information and working with our lobbyists on how we can support this issue. 

Are you interested in joining a task force? Have information? Please email info@otacco.org

CO Rehab Tri-Alliance Town Hall
First town hall with OTAC, APTA and CSHA!

Our organizations want you to be well-informed about our efforts in the Colorado General Assembly and our commitment to working together for the benefit of our professionals and all Coloradans.

The state is facing a $1B budget shortfall and lawmakers will have difficult decisions to balance the budget. Every cut option is on the table including Medicaid rates. Your association is also working on reducing administrative barriers and expanding your scope of practice to better serve your patients with DME, school sports physicals, creating a SLPA credential, and workers’ compensation.

Watch the recording!