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DENVER, CO – The House Health & Human Services Committee today passed bipartisan legislation to support older Coloradans. HB25-1184 would support Coloradans by allowing certain senior living facilities to offer community-based programs and services to seniors who are waiting to be admitted.
“As the demand for senior living facilities increases, we’re creating more options for older Coloradans on the waiting list so that they may access the programs and services offered by the facility,” said Rep. Amy Paschal, D-Colorado Springs. “From accessible transportation and nutrition support to socialization opportunities, community-based services are incredibly beneficial to older Coloradans. This bill gives communities another option for older Coloradans to access community-based services that help them lead healthier, stronger lives.”
HB25-1184 is also sponsored by Representative Anthony Hartsook, R-Parker and passed committee by a vote of 11-2. This bill would allow for the expansion of community-based services to older Coloradans who are awaiting admission to a life care institution. Colorado has a handful of life care institutions, sometimes located in smaller or rural communities, that are a supportive living facility to seniors who pay a one-time admission.
Waiting lists for life care institutions in Colorado can be long. This bill empowers these facilities to include older Coloradans on the waiting list in their programs and services. Some examples of community-based services including transportation, social programs and nutrition counseling.