| Notice Filed with SOS |
08/31/2021 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2021-00547.docx |
| Statutory Authority |
26-1-107, C.R.S. (2015); 26-1-109, C.R.S. (2015); 26-1-111, C.R.S. (2015); 45 C.F.R. § 302.33 |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is proposing a rule change to eliminate the collection of an application fee from customers applying for child support services. As an application fee is required by federal regulation, DCSS is proposing to reduce the fee from $20.00 to $0.10 and to pay the fee out of state funds. The state is required to reimburse the counties on fees collected. $0.10 was chosen as the best application fee amount as it is an amount that can be divided easily among county and federal shares and it is an amount that the DCSS can budget for. This change will reduce barriers for applicants enabling more families to access the services provided. It will also streamline the online application process and align the program with other human services programs that do not charge customers to apply for services. This proposed rule change is consistent with the goal of DCSS to provide equitable services to families across the state of Colorado. 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 Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is proposing a rule change to eliminate the collection of
an application fee from customers applying for child support services. As an application fee is required by
federal regulation, DCSS is proposing to reduce the fee from $20.00 to $0.10 and to pay the fee out of
state funds. The state is required to reimburse the counties on fees collected. $0.10 was chosen as the
best application fee amount as it is an amount that can be divided easily among county and federal
shares and it is an amount that the DCSS can budget for. This change will reduce barriers for applicants
enabling more families to access the services provided. It will also streamline the online application
process and align the program with other human services programs that do not charge customers to
apply for services. This proposed rule change is consistent with the goal of DCSS to provide equitable
services to families across the state of Colorado. |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2021-00547.pdf
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| Regulatory analysis |
RegulatoryAnalysisAttachment2021-00547.pdf
|
| 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 |
10/08/2021 |
| Hearing Time |
08:30 AM |
| Hearing Location |
Location Pending State's response to COVID-19. Anticipated to be held entirely online |
| Contact Name |
Elise Topliss |
| Contact Title |
Policy & Performance Manager |
| Contact Telephone |
720.908.7822 |
| Contact email |
elise.topliss@state.co.us |