OTAC will keep you updated as we learn new information from AOTA and local legislation. Immediate action items will be posted on our front page & sent via email. OTAC is dedicating more time and resources than ever to protecting our profession. Your support as a member is critical. Membership dues directly fund our lobbyists and state-level advocacy efforts. If you’re able to join a committee or volunteer in any capacity, we would truly appreciate your involvement. We need all hands on deck to defend our practice here in Colorado.

Click here to read all 2026 advocacy efforts!

OTAC Legislative Tracker:

• HB26-1018 Long-term Care Services for Nursing Home Residents
• HB26-1042 Dry Needling by Occupational Therapists

How can you help?

• OTAC is dedicating more time and resources than ever to protecting our profession! Your support as a member is critical. Your membership dues are one of our largest money makers as a non-profit. Membership dues directly fund our lobbyists and state-level advocacy efforts. Our amazing lobbyists cost $30,000 annually - they are worth every penny but we need your support to continue to fund their services! Another reason we need your membership, is when we bring issues to the House and Senate, OTAC needs to be able to demonstrate that these issues are important to our membership. If we don't have OTAC members that work in these settings or are impacted by these issues, we cannot bring them forward! 
• Join a committee or task group! Our OTAC board and committees are run by volunteers - we can always use more passionate people to volunteer their time! Email info@otacco.org to get started!
• Donate

Stay Informed To receive updates as the bill progresses and moves into rulemaking, please subscribe to the OTAC e-newsletter. OTAC also plans to host a town hall meeting this summer or fall to discuss the legislation and what it means for occupational therapy practice in Colorado. Details will be shared through the OTAC e-newsletter once a date is confirmed. If you are interested in joining the Legislative Committee and are an active OTAC member, please email info@otac.org  to join!

Have an advocacy request? Click here to make a request.  Thank You for Your Advocacy We want to sincerely thank everyone who has contributed to advocacy efforts over the years. Progress like this happens because of the sustained engagement and leadership of Colorado occupational therapy practitioners.

If you're pleased with this outcome and would like to support OTAC’s continued advocacy work, please consider:
Your involvement helps ensure occupational therapy continues to grow and serve patients across Colorado.!

Colorado Medicaid Rate Cuts & How to Take Action!

April 8th, 2026: We want to make sure you are aware of a recent decrease in Medicaid reimbursement rates affecting all providers, effective April 1. Like many of you and other professional organizations across the state, we only became aware of this change this week. We recognize the immediate strain this places on your practice, your team, and the people you serve, and we share your frustration.

What you need to know

• Updated provider rates are available here.

• Search specific CPT code reimbursement rates here.

• Review accepted CPT codes in the OT billing manual here.

• Additional details are in the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF)'s April bulletin (see page 7) here.

Take action now!
Your voice is critical. Here are specific steps you can take today:

1. Contact the Governor’s Office
   Share how these cuts are affecting your patients, services, and practice here.

2. Reach out to HCPF
   Request clearer and more timely communication about reimbursement changes:

   • Mailing address: Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing, 303 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 1100, Denver, CO 80203

   • Phone: (303) 866-2993

3. Strengthen our collective advocacy

   • Join the OTAC legislative committee by emailing info@otacco.org

   • Maintain or renew your OTAC membership.

4. Engage in upcoming elections
   Share your concerns with candidates for Colorado governor ahead of the November 3, 2026 election, and confirm your voter registration here.

Although these changes are already in effect through an amendment to an executive order, continued advocacy can influence future decisions and improve communication moving forward.

We know this situation is discouraging. You are not alone, and your voice truly makes a difference. The more providers who speak up, the stronger our collective impact will be.

Thank you for the care you provide every day and for standing together during this time.

Sincerely,
Molly Hahn-Floyd
OTAC President

Amanda Hoffman
OTAC Public Policy Chair