The State of Colorado is in a period of regulatory transition and behavioral health reform. Concurrently, the state is entering a period of rule promulgation and updates related to the BHA provider rules.
To minimize confusion, information and resources related to the state’s ongoing transition from “legacy” to the Behavioral Health Entity (BHE) licensing structure have moved to this dedicated Licensing and Designation page.
As of Jan. 1, 2024, the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is responsible for oversight of Behavioral Health Entity (BHE) licenses, 27-65 designations, Safety Net approvals, Recovery Support Service Organization (RSSO) licenses, and Controlled Substance Licenses (CSLs).
Click here for proposed rule updatesPlease share your thoughts and suggestions by email: BHA_QS_Division@state.co.us.
The behavioral health provider rules are located on the Secretary of State website at 2 CCR 502-1. During this transition period, 2 CCR 502-1 includes rules that support both the updated regulatory structure (BHE, 27-65 designation, Safety Net approval) as well as the “legacy” regulatory structure (SUD license, CMHC/CMHc designation, CSL, and RSSO license). This is a temporary situation that will be resolved once the state has fully phased away from the “legacy” regulatory structure.
Please review the Agency Transition Guide to determine what portion of the rule volume your agency is subject to, based on your status in the transition process and services provided.
Providers that hold a current BHA-issued license and/or designation are invited to book a technical support session focusing on your transition needs.
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