G.A. v. Bimestefer – Fully Executed Settlement Agreement

On February 22, 2024, this fully executed settlement agreement in the case of G.A. v. Bimestefer, a class action lawsuit alleging lack of mental health services for children needing intensive behavioral health services (IBHS). The settlement calls for the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) to hire an outside consultant to examine its mental health services for children. Within a year, HCPF will develop a plan for IBHS that includes intensive in-home and community-based mental health services, intensive care coordination, mobile crisis intervention, and stabilization services. The plan must be implemented within five years . . .