C.R.S. Section 25.5-3-403
Definitions


As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1)

“Advisory committee” means the senior dental advisory committee created in section 25.5-3-406.

(2)

“Covered dental care services” are to be defined by rules of the medical services board pursuant to section 25.5-3-404 and include but are not limited to diagnostic, preventive, and restorative care.

(3)

“Dental health-care services grant” means a grant awarded to a qualified grantee pursuant to section 25.5-3-404.

(4)

“Eligible senior” means an adult who is sixty years of age or older and who is economically disadvantaged as specified by rule of the medical services board.

(5)

“Program” means the Colorado dental health care program for low-income seniors created pursuant to section 25.5-3-404.

(6)

“Qualified grantee” means an entity that can demonstrate that it can provide or arrange for the provision of comprehensive dental and oral care services and may include but is not limited to:

(a)

An area agency on aging, as defined in section 26-11-203, C.R.S.;

(b)

A community-based organization or foundation;

(c)

A federally qualified health center, as defined in the federal “Social Security Act”, 42 U.S.C. sec. 1395x (aa)(4); safety-net clinic; or health district;

(d)

A local public health agency; or

(e)

A private dental practice.

(7)

“Qualified provider” means any person who is licensed to practice dentistry in Colorado or who employs a dentist licensed in Colorado and who is willing to accept reimbursement for covered dental services pursuant to this program.

Source: Section 25.5-3-403 — Definitions, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-25.­5.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

25.5‑3‑101
Short title
25.5‑3‑102
Legislative declaration
25.5‑3‑103
Definitions
25.5‑3‑104
Program for the medically indigent established - eligibility - rules
25.5‑3‑105
Eligibility of legal immigrants for services
25.5‑3‑106
No public funds for abortion - exception - definitions - repeal
25.5‑3‑107
Report concerning the program
25.5‑3‑108
Responsibility of the department of health care policy and financing - provider reimbursement - repeal
25.5‑3‑109
Appropriations
25.5‑3‑110
Effect of part 1
25.5‑3‑111
Penalties
25.5‑3‑112
Health care services fund - creation - state plan amendment - primary care special distribution fund
25.5‑3‑301
Definitions
25.5‑3‑302
Annual allocation - primary care services - qualified provider - rules
25.5‑3‑303
Consultation
25.5‑3‑401
Short title
25.5‑3‑402
Legislative declaration
25.5‑3‑403
Definitions
25.5‑3‑404
Colorado dental health care program for low-income seniors - rules
25.5‑3‑405
Program reporting
25.5‑3‑406
Senior dental advisory committee - creation - duties - repeal
25.5‑3‑501
Definitions
25.5‑3‑502
Requirement to screen patients for eligibility for public health-care programs and discounted care - rules
25.5‑3‑503
Health-care discounts on services not eligible for Colorado indigent care program reimbursement
25.5‑3‑504
Notification of patients’ rights
25.5‑3‑505
Health-care facility reporting requirements - agency enforcement - report - rules
25.5‑3‑506
Limitations on collection actions - private enforcement
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 25.5-3-403’s source at colorado​.gov