Community First Choice Council
CFC Council Purpose
The Community First Choice (CFC) Council is in place to collaborate with and advise the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) on the design and implementation of a CFC option in Colorado. This option will improve access to home and community-based services. The CFC Council primarily consists of individuals with disabilities, those 65 years or older, and their representatives. The experience and expertise of the council will help ensure that CFC is implemented in a way that best meets the needs of Coloradoans with disabilities. To achieve this goal, the council will support HCPF by identifying key challenges, sharing insights, and finding solutions that best support the implementation and development of a sustainable CFC Option in Colorado.
The CFC Council is required by the Code of Federal Regulation 42 CFR 441.575. This requirement aligns with the HCPF philosophy that services and supports must be developed in partnership with those who utilize the services.
CFC Council Meetings
The CFC Council has a standing meeting date, time, and location:
Meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mountain Time
Upcoming Meetings:
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Webinar/Call-in Information:
Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/puj-crid-xhb
Toll Free Phone: 1-260-230-1249 / Pin: 719 313 221#
Virtual/Phone Meeting only
For more information, email hcpf_cfc@state.co.us
2025 Meeting Materials
September 3, 2025
- Agenda
- Presentation
- Webinar Recording
- Protective Oversight and Accompaniment Tasks - Draft - August 2025
August 6, 2025
July 2, 2025
June 4, 2025
May 7, 2025
April 2, 2025
March 5, 2025
February 5, 2025
January 1, 2025
- Meeting Cancelled due to Holiday
2024 Meeting Materials
December 4, 2024
November 6, 2024
October 16, 2024 (ad hoc)
October 2, 2024
September 4, 2024
August 7, 2024
July 3, 2024
- Cancelled
June 5, 2024
May 1, 2024
- Agenda
- Presentation
- Listening Log - May 1, 2024
April 3, 2024
Meeting cancelled
March 6, 2024
February 7, 2024
January 3, 2024
For meeting documents older than January 2024, contact HCPF_CFC@state.co.us
Rule and State Plan Amendments
- Approved CFC Rule 8.7600 - effective July 1, 2025
- Approved Children with Complex Health Needs (CwCHN) Waiver Rule Amendment - 8.400 and 8.7000 - effective July 1, 2025
- Approved CFC State Plan Amendment - December 2024
Support
Reasonable accommodations for the meetings will be provided upon request for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities and language services for individuals whose primary language is not English may be provided upon request. Please notify the Civil Rights Officer at hcpf504ada@state.co.us at least one week prior to the meeting to make arrangements.
Questions or Feedback?
Email more extensive feedback or questions to hcpf_cfc@state.co.us. If you have limited access to the internet call, Maddie Quartaro at 303-866-2354 for assistance.