C.R.S. § 24-50-602: Legislative declaration.

(1) It is declared that the purpose of this part 6 is as follows:

(a) To enable the state to attract and retain qualified employees by providing group benefits similar to those commonly provided in private industry;

(b) To recognize and protect the state's investment in each nontemporary employee by promoting and preserving good health among state employees;

(c) To recognize the service to the state by elected and appointed officials by extending to them the same group benefits as are provided in this part 6 for state employees; and

(d) To provide each employee with benefit choices and education to customize a benefit package that is responsive to each employee's diverse needs.