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Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket
Details of Tracking Number
2018-00289
CCR details
| Tracking Number |
2018-00289 |
| Type of Filing |
Permanent Rule |
| Department |
500,1008,2500 Department of Human Services |
| Agency |
2503 Income Maintenance (Volume 3) |
| CCR Number |
9 CCR 2503-7 |
| CCR Title |
OTHER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
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Proposed rule
| Notice Filed with SOS |
06/29/2018 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2018-00289.doc |
| Additional Information |
AddInfoAttach2018-00289.doc |
| Statutory Authority |
"26-1-107, C.R.S. (2017)
26-1-109, C.R.S. (2017)
26-1-111, C.R.S. (2017)
§26-2-122.5, C.R.S. (2017)
§40-8.5-101, C.R.S. (2017)
§40-8.7-101, C.R.S. (2017), et seq
§40-8.7-109, C.R.S. (2017)
§40.8.7-112(1), (2017)" |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
"See attachment for detailed description.
CDHS holds two public hearings, an initial and final, for each proposed rule packet.
The initial hearing allows the public an opportunity to submit written data, views, or arguments and to testify for or against the proposed rules. The Board does not vote on the proposed rule at the initial hearing, but asks CDHS to consider all public comment and discussion and, if needed, submit revisions to the proposed rule.
The final hearing, usually the month following the initial hearing, allows the same opportunity for public comment, after which the Board votes on final adoption of the proposed rule.
Please visit CDHS State Board website for meeting dates.
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs-boards-committees-collaboration/state-board-human-service
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| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
"The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is reviewed annually for updates that may be needed for the next benefit season, beginning November 1st. New rule changes proposed are:
Updating the income requirements based on the current federal poverty level guidelines and the flat rates used for benefit calculations
Adding Discrepancy to definitions to provide clarity in reference to the term in LEAP rule
Adding Prudent Person Principle to definitions to align with other programs and allow for the usage
Add electronic form of submission to increase avenues of documentation submission
Struck from rule 2 citations that were directly related to the old LEAP system and are no longer relevant
Add in several areas or verbal to allow for verbal submissions to lessen client burden of document submission
Add for consideration county electronic files
Add clarification to what constitutes zero income, which includes shelter expenses exceeding income
Add collateral contact in two instances to clarify this is an acceptable form of verification
Addition of Tiny Homes as they are becoming more prevalent in in areas of Colorado
Allow for a technical clean-up of rules that are incorporated into other volumes and are duplicative in this rule
These rule changes align case processing timelines with C-STAT goals and provide streamlined and consistent processes to provide the framework for counties to better serve clients." |
| Comments |
18-03-27-01 |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
No
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| Hearing Date |
08/03/2018 |
| Hearing Time |
10:00 AM |
| Hearing Location |
County Administration Building, 1101 East Second Avenue, Durango 81301 |
| Contact Name |
Theresa Kullen |
| Contact Title |
Rule Author |
| Contact Telephone |
303-861-0337 |
| Contact email |
theresa.kullen@state.co.us |
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Adopted rule
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