Alternative Care Facilities (ACF) are Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program) certified assisted living residences that offer elders and persons with disabilities health services in a community setting, which include:
- 24-hour protective oversight
- Daily living skills assistance
- Personal care services
- Homemaker services
ACF services are available to members enrolled in the Elderly, Blind, and Disabled (EBD) waiver, the Community Mental Health Supports (CMHS) waiver, and the Medicaid Buy-In Program.
Required Training
New ACF Provider Training - required as part of the enrollment process for all new ACF providers
Per Diem Information
Visit our Rates page under the HCBS heading for the latest on ACF rates and per diem information
Other Resources
- HCBS Settings Final Rule Website - All ACFs must comply with the federal HCBS Settings Final Rule
- Rules:
- All ACFs must comply with waiver requirements found in:
- Section 1902(c) of the Social Security Act, 6 C.C.R. 1011-1,
- Chapter VII § 1.102 of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Regulations for Assisted Living Residences, and
- 10 C.C.R. 2505-10, § 8.7505 of the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing Requirements for Alternative Care Facilities
- All ACFs must comply with waiver requirements found in:
- Long-Term Services and Supports Programs
- State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Website
Questions? HCPF_HCBS_Questions@state.co.us