An HCBS waiver is an extra set of Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program) benefits that you could qualify for in certain cases.
These benefits can help you remain in your home and community. HCBS Waivers have extra program rules and some programs may have waitlists.
Stakeholders can provide input to the Department on proposed Home and Community-Based (HCBS) 1915(c) waiver changes through the HCBS Public Comment Opportunities page.
Waiver Comparison Charts Approved Waiver Documents and Lifecycle HCBS Public Comment Opportunities
Children's HCBS Waivers
Waiver Comparison Charts
HCBS Waiver Charts - side-by-side comparison of waiver benefits
- Adult Waiver / PACE Chart - April 2023
- Adult Waiver / PACE Chart - 14 pt font - April 2023
- Children's Waiver Chart - March 2023
- Children's Waiver Chart - 14 pt font - March 2023
CHRP-CES Waiver Comparison Charts
- CHRP-CES Waiver Comparison Chart for Caregivers - October 2021
- CHRP CES Waiver Comparison Chart for Case Management - October 2021
Choosing an HCBS Waiver Flowcharts - decision tree-type flow chart showing waiver options
- Adult Waiver Flowchart - January 2017
- Children's Waiver Flowchart - December 2019
Approved HCBS Waiver Documents and Waiver Lifecycle
HCBS 1915(c) waiver agreements must be renewed with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) every five years. The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing defines the 5 year agreement with CMS as the waiver's lifecycle. Each individual waiver has a different lifecycle.
The chart below details the current waiver year of the waiver lifecycle and the year the waiver will need to be renewed. The CMS HCBS 1915(c) waiver agreements always expire on June 30 of the listed calendar year and will go through the renewal process prior to that date.
Questions? Email HCPF_HCBSWaivers@state.co.us
| Waiver | Waiver Document | Current Year of Lifecycle | Renewal Year |
| BI |
Brain Injury (BI) Waiver - Full Text - Effective July 1, 2023 |
2 | 2027 |
| CLLI |
Children with Life-Limiting Illness (CLLI) Waiver - Full Text - Effective July 1, 2023 |
4 | 2025 |
| CES |
Children's Extensive Support (CES) Waiver - Full Text - Effective July 1, 2023 |
5 | 2024 |
| CHRP |
Children's Habilitation Residential Program (CHRP) Waiver - Full Text - Effective July 1, 2023 |
5 | 2024 |
| CHCBS |
Children's Home and Community Based Services (CHCBS) Waiver - Full Text - Effective July 1, 2023 |
1 | 2028 |
| CMHS |
Community Mental Health Supports (CMHS) Waiver - Full Text - Effective July 1, 2023 |
2 | 2027 |
| CIH |
Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) Waiver - Full Text - Effective July 1, 2023 |
4 | 2025 |
| DD |
Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver - Full Text - Effective July 1, 2023 |
5 | 2024 |
| EBD |
Elderly Blind and Disabled (EBD) Waiver - Full Text - Effective July 1, 2023 |
2 | 2027 |
| SLS |
Supported Living Services (SLS) Waiver - Full Text - Effective July 1, 2023 |
5 | 2024 |
This information is accurate as of July 1, 2023 for State Fiscal Year 2023-24