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Participant-Directed Programs

Participant-directed services are Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) that help people of all ages, across all types of disabilities, maintain their independence and determine for themselves what mix of personal assistance supports and services work best for them.  Participant direction empowers each member to expand their degree of choice and control over decisions made about their long-term services and supports in a highly personalized manner.

How do I know which service delivery option is right for me? - Updated July 2025

News and Announcements

Community First Choice

Effective July 1, 2025 HCPF expanded the population that receives CDASS and IHSS under the Community First Choice (CFC) initiative. Visit the CFC web page for more information. 

 

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Stakeholder Opportunities

Note: All Office of Community Living stakeholder meeting information is located on the Office of Community Living Stakeholder Engagement Calendar 

  • Participant-Directed Programs Policy Collaborative (PDPPC)
    • The PDPPC is a collaboration between stakeholders and HCPF, focusing on issues related to Consumer-Directed Attendant Support Services (CDASS) and In-Home Support Services (IHSS).
      • Every month on the 4th Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. MT
      • November and December meetings occur on the 3rd Wednesday
         
  • Community First Choice Stakeholder Meetings
    • Visit the CFC website for more information
       
  • IHSS Subcommittee
    • This subcommittee meets in a dedicated breakout room during each PDPPC meeting. See the PDPPC meeting information above.
       
  • Utilization Review/Utilization Management (UR/UM) Subcommittee

Reasonable accommodations for stakeholder engagement will be provided upon request. 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 email HCPF_PDP@state.co.us or the Civil Rights Officer at hcpf504ada@state.co.us at least one week prior to the meeting to make arrangements for persons with disabilities. 
 

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Report Issues or Provide Feedback to the PDP Unit

If you have any issues or feedback related to CDASS or IHSS policies, Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), member enrollment, contractor performance, or other topics you need to escalate to HCPF for help getting a resolution, send your feedback or report your issue through:

Questions about CDASS or IHSS or want to apply?

Learn about other Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Benefits and Programs
 

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