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Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket
Details of Tracking Number
2021-00478
CCR details
| Tracking Number |
2021-00478 |
| Type of Filing |
Permanent Rule |
| Department |
500,1008,2500 Department of Human Services |
| Agency |
2503 Income Maintenance (Volume 3) |
| CCR Number |
9 CCR 2503-6 |
| CCR Title |
COLORADO WORKS PROGRAM |
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Proposed rule
| Notice Filed with SOS |
07/30/2021 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2021-00478.doc |
| Statutory Authority |
26-1-107, C.R.S. (2020); 26-1-109, C.R.S. (2020); 26-1-111, C.R.S. (2020); 26-2-706 (2, a), C.R.S. (2020); 26-2-706 (4), C.R.S. (2020); 26-2-606.6 (4.c), C.R.S. (2020); 26-2-707-5 (2), C.R.S. (2020)
26-2-708 (5), C.R.S. (2020); 26-2-709, C.R.S. (2020); 26-2-711, C.R.S. (2020);
26-2-712 (5.a), C.R.S. (2020); 26-2-716 (5.a, g), C.R.S. (2020); 26-2-706 (1, b, c, d), C.R.S. (2020) |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
The proposed rule changes will: Redesign and streamline Colorado’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program (known as Colorado Works) rules, Colorado Works Workforce Development program services, and the program’s conciliation and noncompliance process. This is a cross-department effort between the Employment and Benefits Division, advocacy groups, clients, and county departments. The rule package includes technical changes such as making the rule streamlined and sequential. High-level changes include: Reducing process steps;
Automating manual processes; Reducing regulatory plan update requirements; Providing steps for upfront screening; Collaboration with clients to encourage engagement; Changing the conciliation process to a re-engagement process; Formalizing good cause; Simplifying re-engagement, to include only one path to benefit reduction due to non-participation in the workforce development program
Reductions in sanction amounts from; Streamlining the sanctions cure process; Clearly identifying when demonstrable evidence should be applied to a client’s case
NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, it is anticipated that this meeting
will take place entirely online. Please check here for any updates on
location/connection: https://cdhs.colorado.gov/sbhs |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
The proposed rule changes will redesign and streamline: Colorado’s Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF) program (known as Colorado Works) rules; Colorado Works Workforce Development
program services rules; and the program’s rules regarding the conciliation and noncompliance process.
This is a cross-department effort between the Employment and Benefits Division, advocacy groups,
clients, and county departments. The rule package includes technical changes such as making the rule
streamlined and sequential. High-level changes include:
Reducing process steps
Automating manual processes
Reducing regulatory plan update requirements
Providing steps for upfront screening
Collaboration with clients to encourage engagement
Changing the conciliation process to a re-engagement process
Formalizing good cause
Simplifying re-engagement, to include only one path to benefit reduction due to non-participation in the
workforce development program
Reductions in sanction amounts
Streamlining the sanctions cure process |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2021-00478.pdf
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| Regulatory analysis |
RegulatoryAnalysisAttachment2021-00478.pdf
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| Comments |
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. NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, it is anticipated that this meeting will take place entirely online. Please check here for any updates on location/connection: https://cdhs.colorado.gov/sbhs |
| 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 |
08/30/2021 |
| Hearing Time |
08:30 AM |
| Hearing Location |
Location Pending State's response to COVID-19. Anticipated to be held entirely online |
| Contact Name |
Crickett Phelps |
| Contact Title |
Benefits & Services Section Manager, |
| Contact Telephone |
(303) 325-1201 |
| Contact email |
crickett.phelps@state.co.us |
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Adopted rule
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