Laws and rules

Iterative Rule Volumes

BHA is committed to ensuring Coloradans receive quality behavioral health services. This requires BHA rules and regulations to remain updated and relevant. Please review the drafted updates to BHA Rule Volumes: 2 CCR 502-1 (Provider Rules), 2 CCR 502-5 (System/Commissioner Rules); and 2 CCR 502-6 (Administrative Rules) and upcoming rule engagement opportunities. For more information about BHA's rule volumes click here. Access the meeting recording and meeting slides from the initial Community Feedback session in September.

Proposed Rule Updates

• Table of Proposed Changes (BHE, 27-65, and Safety Net)
• 2 CCR 502-1 (Provider Rules)
  • Provider Rules: Chapters 1-3
  • Provider Rules: Chapters 4-10
  • Provider Rules: Chapter 11
  • Provider Rules: Chapter 12
  • Provider Rules: Chapter 13: Controlled Substance Licensing (CSL)
  • Controlled Substance Licensing (CSL) Table of Proposed Rule Changes 
• System/Commissioner Rules (2 CCR 502-5) DRAFT
• System/Commissioner Rules (2 CCR 502-5) V.2 DRAFT
• Administrative Rules (2 CCR 502-6) DRAFT

Proposed Rule Feedback Meetings

BHA invites community members, including health care providers, to preview the rule drafts and join one of the scheduled in-person or virtual meetings to share their feedback: 

In-person meetings

Please RSVP for in-person meetings via this Google Form. 

• Frisco - December 2, 2024
  • Location TBD
  • 10:00-11:30am

Virtual Meetings

• BHA Administrative Rules Engagement Session with County Commissioners and Directors
  • Register for December 9, 2024 | 12:30-2:00pm

If community members are unable to attend one of the sessions, they are encouraged to send comments and questions via the 2024 Rules Feedback Google Form prior to December 1, 2024. 

Upcoming Transitions

• ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Standards Alignment
• ASAM 4th Edition Anticipated Transition Timeline

ASAM Virtual Feedback Meetings

• Register for November 26, 2024 | 12:00pm mountain time
• Register for December 17, 2024 | 12:00pm mountain time
• Register for January 28, 2025 | 12:00pm mountain time

Contact us

Have questions or feedback for us? The information below will help you target your email to team that is best equipped to respond to you.

Provider-support questions and issues

Email address	Purpose	What to send here?	Monitored by
BHA_QS_Division@state.co.us	Email inbox that is equipped to handle a larger volume of emails that may contain sensitive information	Fingerprint-involved needs 27-65 questions Generic and/or onboarding-focused licensing inquiries	Q&S division supervisors and an onboarding licensing staff (able to assist with generic licensing inquiries)
cdhs_bha_provider_support@state.co.us	Data and a provider-focused email inbox that is equipped to handle technology and data-involved support needs	TMS needs DRS record requests Data needs (DACODS and/or CCAR) Central Registry needs	Data and technological support team
cdhs_ladders@state.co.us	Equipped to handle provider support needs related to the LADDERS licensing system	Access issues Adding or removing personnel to LADDERS system	LADDERS support team

Policy and rule feedback and concerns

Email address	Purpose	What to send here?	Monitored by
cdhs_bharulefeedback@state.co.us	Q&S email inbox that focuses on feedback and needs specific to BHA provider rules (2 CCR 502-1)	Suggestions for changes to the behavioral health rules  Suggestions are welcome at all times, although changes can only be made through a rule promulgation process. BHA plans to undergo rule promulgation annually.	Safety Net licensing team
cdhs_bha_complaint@state.co.us	Q&S email inbox that focuses on complaints and grievances on any BHA licensed and/or designated agency	Complaints about BHA licensed and/or designated agency Concerns about the quality of services and standards of a BHA-licensed and/or designated agency	BHA Ombudsman Liaison and supports
cdhs_bha_feedback@state.co.us	Q&S email inbox that focuses on any constructive feedback for BHA	BHA feedback Stakeholder feedback for the new grievance system (in development)	BHA Ombudsman Liaison and supports