Trust Policy & Recoveries Specialist
Listed on 2026-02-05
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Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Lawyer
State Of Colorado Residency Required At Time Of Application
The State of Colorado requires residency at the time of application.
NOTE:This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non‑discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Department InformationThe Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado.
Benefits- PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
- Automatic Short‑Term and Optional Long‑Term Disability Coverage
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
- 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
- Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees
- Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements
- Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work‑Life Employment Discount Program
- Free RTD Eco Pass to all eligible State Employees
- Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
- Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . -programs
We are onboarding new employees using a hybrid approach. The Department supports flexible work arrangements. Depending on the business need and description of the position, we have options that range from hybrid, to full‑time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage. Please note — equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.
DescriptionOf Job
Within the parameters set forth by federal and state law, this position is the Staff Authority in reviewing and analyzing trusts created by or for the benefit of individuals applying for or receiving medical assistance benefits, and advises county staff, clients, and client representatives on the impact of trust assets on eligibility.
Responsibilities In This Position Include- Determining policy changes but mostly supports established policies related to trusts, resources purchased with trust assets, and transfers without fair consideration related to trust assets
- Working on projects in this subject matter area
- Working on the recovery of trust assets and over payment claims related to trust assets
- Reviewing and analyzing accountings from trustees, and advising, initiating, and recovering monies on behalf of Medicaid upon the client’s death or closure of the trust. Any legal proceedings such as administrative appeals or judicial reviews stemming from trusts, including related resources and transfers without fair consideration, shall be handled by this Position on an as needed basis as directed by the Section Manager
- Coordinating assigned legal proceedings with the Attorney General’s Office on an as needed basis
- Other duties as assigned
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification DescriptionH1B4XX
ADMINISTRATOR IV
Experience Only:
- Seven (7) years of professional experience in drafting, reviewing and/or interpretation of trust instruments; preparing or reviewing trust accountings; or evaluating applicant resources of the same or a comparable…
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