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Colorado Medicaid Waivers - General Explanation
Medicaid is a program, funded by the federal and state governments, which pays for medical care for low income people and those with special health care needs who are eligible for specific programs.
Medicaid Waiver Info (info on Medicaid Waivers for families who have children with disabilities or high medical needs)
Medicaid waivers enable people
(including children) who wouldn’t
otherwise qualify for Medicaid due to
income or assets to access Medicaid
benefits even if the person already has
private insurance. In the case of
families, parental income is not
considered for eligibility. Only a
child’s assets or income is considered.
Therefore, many children with
extraordinary health care needs qualify
for Medicaid waivers because they have
few assets and no (or virtually no)
income. A child must have
institutional-level of care requirements
to be eligible for these waivers. Preparing for a Disability Hearing - Information on starting an appeal process upon denial for SSI Colorado Medicaid Waiver Resources
Medicaid Waiver
Chart -
Home & Community Based
Waiver (HCBS)
Medicaid
Waivers
- Information on Medicaid Waivers
for families who have children with
disabilities or high medical needs.
Find a Provider Agency - Information on agencies providing care services in the home or community for Colorado Medicaid clients.
Obtaining Services from a Different CCB
Parent as CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
Doctor Appointment Transportation for Children who have Medicaid
Coverage for OTC Drugs
through Medicaid
Long Term Care Options (720-974-0032) - Coordinates services for people who need help with their daily living activities. Services are available on a private pay, low cost or Medicaid basis depending on a person's situation or ability to pay.
Colorado Health Insurance Statutes
Community Centered Boards manage and deliver services, in partnership with private service providers, to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families throughout the state of Colorado.
Medicaid Waiver Change Information
EPSDT Early & Periodic Screening, Diagnostic & Treatment
In-Home Support Services (IHSS)
Available for people enrolled in the HCBS-EBD or Children’s HCBS Waiver program who want more choice and control in their home care. IHSS is a Colorado Medicaid service that helps people with disabilities and families of children with disabilities to select and direct their in-home support services. In IHSS you can have more independence and flexibility. You can:
In IHSS you choose an agency from an approved list. The agency will:
For more information call 303-866-2704, or talk to your Medicaid Waiver Case Manager.
SSI Social Security Insurance
How to Appeal Social Security Determinations
Deeming
- In-Home Supportive
Services Payments
The Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST)
- Tool to find out if you could be eligible
for benefits from any of the programs Social
Security administers.
SSI Disability Coverage for Child Under 18 - What parents should know
National Medicaid Waiver Resources
Medicaid Waivers by State
(great
list if you are considering moving and want to know what
is available in other states.)
National Analysis of Medicaid Services - Analysis of state Medicaid services for people with developmental disabilities including state rankings as well as letter grades in key areas of Medicaid service delivery.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
New Disability Determination Process
05/06
Families USA - Great source for information on health care payer systems (insurance and Medicaid).
Understanding Medicaid Home and Community Services: A Primer - (P2P note - This is not a family friendly or easy to read summary. It is very detailed information.) |
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Parent Recommended Link
(also see
COLORADO RESOURCES
NATIONAL
RESOURCES