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This bill, titled "Revised Public Assistance Final Disposition Expense Terms," aims to update the rules and definitions surrounding government assistance for funeral and final disposition expenses for deceased public assistance or medical assistance recipients in Colorado. Key changes include redefining "Contributions" to mean monetary payments made directly to service providers by non-responsible individuals to help cover these costs, and introducing "Combined Reasonable Charges" which caps the total allowable expenses at $2,500. The bill clarifies that public funds will only be used after the decedent's estate and legally responsible family members' resources are insufficient, and it allows family and friends to contribute without jeopardizing government assistance, as long as these contributions do not exceed the maximum combined charges. It also specifies how certain assets, like burial plots, are treated as resources and outlines the process for providers to bill county departments for remaining costs after all other resources and contributions have been applied, ensuring that the total paid by the government does not exceed the established benefit levels.

Health and Social Services

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-110