Child Welfare Subsidy Percentage Reduction
Summary
Colorado HB1373 reduces monthly subsidy reimbursement percentages for child welfare services provider contracts. The bill was signed by Governor on April 2, 2026, and includes a reduced appropriation for affected programs. Child welfare service providers in Colorado should prepare for decreased reimbursement rates under new contracts.
What changed
Colorado HB1373 modifies subsidy limits for child welfare assistance programs by reducing monthly subsidy reimbursement percentages for provider contracts. The bill, designated HB26-1373, was signed into law on April 2, 2026, during the 2026 Regular Session. The legislation reduces an existing appropriation while adjusting reimbursement rates for child welfare services.
Child welfare service providers operating under state contracts should review their current subsidy arrangements and assess the financial impact of reduced reimbursement percentages. Providers may need to adjust service delivery models, renegotiate contracts, or identify alternative funding sources to maintain operations under the new subsidy framework.
What to do next
- Review current child welfare provider contracts to assess impact of reduced reimbursement percentages
- Evaluate operational budget implications from subsidy percentage changes
- Contact Colorado Department of Human Services for implementation guidance and timeline
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Colorado / HB1373 Signed by Governor HB1373 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-02
Subsidy Limits in Assistance Programs for Children
Concerning reducing monthly subsidy reimbursement percentages for child welfare services provider contracts, and, in connection therewith, reducing an appropriation.
Bill Details
State Colorado
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Committee Appropriations
Official Source leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1373
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Sponsors
Kyle Brown (Rep - D) Emily Sirota (Rep - D) Judith Amabile (Sen - D) Barbara Kirkmeyer (Sen - R) Rick Taggart (Rep - R) Jeff Bridges (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-02 H Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations
Committee Referrals
2026-04-02 H Appropriations
Bill Text Versions
1969-12-31 Introduced
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Children & Domestic Matters Human Services Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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