Home Care in Colorado

Can a family member get paid to be a caregiver in Colorado?

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide skilled care with activities of daily living (ADLs). Colorado allows family caregivers that become a CNA to be reimbursed through a licensed home care agency to provide CNA-level care through Colorado Medicaid or Colorado Medicaid Waivers.

How do I get home health care in Colorado?

To receive home health services, the individual must need medically necessary services (as defined by a physician) for the treatment of an illness, injury or disability (including mental disorders); the amount, duration and frequency of service must be reasonable; the services must be part of the care plan; care must be provided on an intermittent (not 24-hour) basis, and the only alternative to home care is the hospital or emergency room.

Home care must be provided in the home (including assisted livings and hotels, but not nursing homes or adult day care), and there must be no unpaid caregiver willing and able to provide the services (families cannot be forced to care for someone).

How do I apply for IHSS in Colorado?

In-Home Support Services (IHSS) lets you direct and manage the attendants who provide your personal care, homemaker and health maintenance services, with the added support of an agency. Through IHSS, you are empowered to select, train and manage attendants of your choice to best fit your unique needs or you may delegate these responsibilities to an Authorized Representative.

Contact your local Single Entry Point (SEP) agency to apply. They can also help you plan what type of care you need.