Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing

Planning to apply for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) grant? Don’t miss these webinar sessions designed to set you up for success:

Understanding the Budget
Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 1-2 p.m.
Join us for an overview of the RHTP budget.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DNf-TjkOR365DPkbfU3WjA #/registration

Partnerships for Grantees
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 2-3 p.m.
Join us for a session focused on helping potential grantees create meaningful partnerships with healthcare and community organizations, as well as vendors.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p59GQRdAQF-H-S5G9Noqng #/registration

How to Fill Out the RFA
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 9-10:30 a.m.
Join us for tips and recommendations on completing the RHTP Request for Application (RFA). Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O3TrJGhVRhKFD5Sig8uL0Q #/registration

Marquen sus calendarios. Únase a nosotros en nuestro seminario web sobre los requisitos laborales de Medicaid el 2 de junio, de 2:30 p.m. a 3:30 p.m. hora de la montaña.

Compartiremos las últimas actualizaciones y lo que podrían significar para los habitantes de Colorado.

Regístrese en: hcpf.colorado.gov/events/medicaid-work-requirements-webinar

Mark your calendars! Join us for our Medicaid Work Requirements Webinar on June 2 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. MT.

We’ll share the latest updates and what they could mean for people in Colorado.

Register: hcpf.colorado.gov/events/medicaid-work-requirements-webinar

¡El 21 de mayo es el 15.º Día Mundial para Promover la Concienciación sobre la Accesibilidad Web (GAAD, en inglés)! El propósito de GAAD es que todas las personas hablen, piensen y aprendan sobre el acceso y la inclusión digital. Únase a HCPF para celebrar el progreso que hemos logrado y nuestro compromiso continuo de construir un Colorado para todos.

Obtenga más información sobre GAAD y encuentre recursos sobre acceso digital en accessibility.day.

May 21st is the 15th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion. Join HCPF as we celebrate the progress we’ve made, and our continuing commitment to build a Colorado for All!

Learn more about GAAD and find digital access resources at accessibility.day.

Good nutrition is a key part of direct care. The Direct Care Careers Nutrition Planning, Preparation, and Assistance module covers the basics of healthy eating and hydration, meal planning and preparation, specialized diets, proper food storage, choking prevention, and managing chewing or swallowing challenges. Take the module at DirectCareCareers.com/state/colorado

Direct Care Careers Colorado is a platform where direct care workers and HCBS direct care employers can access tailored training, resources, and job matching services that align with their unique skills and passions.

Una buena nutrición es una parte clave de la atención directa. El módulo de Planificación, preparación y asistencia nutricional de Direct Car Careers (Carreras de atención directa) cubre los aspectos básicos de la alimentación saludable y la hidratación, la planificación y preparación de comidas, las dietas especializadas, el almacenamiento adecuado de los alimentos, la prevención de atragantamientos y la gestión de las dificultades para masticar o tragar. Realice el módulo en DirectCareCareers.com/state/colorado

Direct Care Careers Colorado es una plataforma en la que los trabajadores de atención directa y los empleadores de atención directa de HCBS pueden acceder a formación personalizada, recursos y servicios de búsqueda de empleo que se alinean con sus habilidades y pasiones únicas.

# DirectCareWorkers

Colorado’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is asking interested rural healthcare providers to fill out an Interest Survey. This survey will assist the team in gathering feedback on interest in applying for grant funds and to gather input from the community on what is needed most. Colorado will release a $160 million RHTP Request for Application in June, 2026.

Please return the Interest Survey by May 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m: forms.gle/oks6QY1Riw5FGwUv7

If you have any questions or need assistance completing the survey, please contact: [email protected].

Upcoming Webinars for Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Applicants!

Planning to apply for the RHTP grant? Don’t miss these two helpful sessions designed to set you up for success:

Allowable vs. Non-Allowable Expenses

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 12–1 p.m.

Get clear guidance on what expenses are eligible, with insights from the HCPF RHTP team. Includes time for Q&A, perfect for refining your program plans and budget. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_844HqpaiRE6hGHUmitC8Wg #/registration

How to Prepare for this Grant

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | 12–1 p.m.

Learn how to get ahead of the RFA and strengthen your application. Q&A included. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_udGifqBMR_ShgriGKaGJ7g #/registration

Register today to secure your spot!

New applicants who are not exempt from the work requirement will need to comply with the work requirement in the month before they submit their application, or show they are exempt.
Current Health First Colorado members who are not exempt and renewing their health coverage will need to comply with the work requirement in at least 1 of the months within their 6-month renewal period.

These rules are based on our understanding of the federal law. We will update these rules once the federal government gives more detailed information.

Find more FAQs on how the recent federal legislation may affect Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program) members at HealthFirstColorado.com/frequently-asked-questions/medicaid-changes-2026-2027/