Colorado House Bill 20-1139: Concerning Supporting The Peer Support Professional Workforce

In January 2020, House Bill 20-1139 was introduced to the state of Colorado, concerning supporting the peer support professional workforce. Specifically, the bill adds definitions for "peer support professional" and "recovery support services organization" for permissible claims submitted for reimbursement under the medical services program. The bill also creates a refundable income tax credit available for income tax years between January 1, 2021 and January 1, 2031, for eligible peer support professionals . . .