8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1507-38-5
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025
Section 8 CCR 1507-38-5 - OPT-IN PROCESS5.1 Fire agencies, Emergency Medical Services, Hazardous Materials units, and other non-law enforcement public safety agencies that are governmental entities within the State of Colorado are automatically included in CMAS. Private eligible entities, including for-profit and not-for-profit eligible entities, are not automatically members of CMAS.5.2 The State of Colorado has no obligation to reimburse participants as a result of their participation in CMAS. Non-governmental participants in CMAS are not entitled to receive any reimbursement or compensation for activations to incidents under CMAS.5.3 All CMAS participants must have their own insurance coverage at least to the extent required by State law, including but not limited to motor vehicle, liability, and workers' compensation coverage.5.4 Notwithstanding the limitation on reimbursement in Section 5.2 above, licensed ambulance services may charge patients for the transportation of patients or the treatment and release of patients.5.5 The Director shall have full discretion to approve or deny all requests to opt into CMAS. In making such determinations, the Director may consider whether the requesting party is an eligible entity, whether that eligible entity is able to provide a critical service that is in alignment with the overall purpose of CMAS, or any other criteria the Director deems relevant to the opt-in request.5.6 Concerns or complaints with the process or any denial of entry into CMAS may be addressed to the CMAS Advisory Committee.47 CR 19, October 10, 2024, effective 10/30/2024