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Home and Community-Based Services Waivers


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

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Waiver Comparison Charts

HCBS Waiver Charts - side-by-side comparison of waiver benefits

CHRP-CES Waiver Comparison Charts

Choosing an HCBS Waiver Flowcharts - decision tree-type flow chart showing waiver options

 

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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 waiver is at a different point in that 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 before that date.

Questions?  Email HCPF_HCBSWaivers@state.co.us 

WaiverWaiver DocumentCurrent Year of LifecycleRenewal Year
BI

Brain Injury (BI) Waiver - Approved Full Text - Effective July 1, 2024

Brain Injury (BI) Waiver - Approved Full Text - Effective January 1, 2024

22027
CLLI

Children with Life-Limiting Illness (CLLI) Waiver - Approved Full Text - Effective July 1, 2024

Children with Life-Limiting Illness (CLLI) Waiver - Approved Full Text - Effective January 1, 2024

42025
CES

Children's Extensive Support (CES) Waiver - Approved Full Text - Effective July 1, 2024

Children's Extensive Support (CES) Waiver - Approved Full Text - Effective January 1, 2024

52024
CHRP

Children's Habilitation Residential Program (CHRP) Waiver - Approved Full Text - Effective July 1, 2024

Children's Habilitation Residential Program (CHRP) Waiver - Approved Full Text - Effective January 1, 2024

52024
CHCBS

Children's Home and Community Based Services (CHCBS) Waiver - Approved Full Text - Effective July 1, 2024

Children's Home and Community Based Services (CHCBS) Waiver - Approved Full Text - Effective January 1, 2024

12028
CMHS

Community Mental Health Supports (CMHS) Waiver - Approved Full Text - Effective July 1, 2024

Community Mental Health Supports (CMHS) Waiver - Approved Full Text - Effective January 1, 2024

22027
CIH

Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) Waiver - Approved Full Text - Effective July 1, 2024

Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) Waiver - Approved Full Text - Effective January 1, 2024

42025
DD

Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver - Approved Full Text - Effective July 1, 2024

Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver - Approved Full Text - Effective January 1, 2024

52024
EBD

Elderly Blind and Disabled (EBD) Waiver - Approved Full Text - Effective July 1, 2024

Elderly Blind and Disabled (EBD) Waiver - Approved Full Text - Effective January 1, 2024

22027
SLS

Supported Living Services (SLS) Waiver - Approved Full Text - Effective July 1, 2024

Supported Living Services (SLS) Waiver - Approved Full Text - Effective January 1, 2024

52024


This information is accurate as of July 1, 2024 for State Fiscal Year 2024-25

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