Monthly Notice of Memos Issued
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This newsletter is designed for the Department to inform county directors, management and staff about memo series issued within the past month.
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To inform Case Management Agencies (CMA)/ Case Managers (CM) of the new submission process for Children’s Extensive Support Waiver (CES) initial applications and Continued Stay Reviews (CSR), Children’s HCBS Waiver (CHCBS) initial applications and CSRs, and Over Cost Containment (OCC) state review submissions through eQSuite managed by eQHealth.
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The purpose of this Operational Memo is to inform case managers, participants, and providers of the change to the Room and Board amount and Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) in accordance with the cost-of-living adjustments (COLA).
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The purpose of this Operational Memo is to inform case managers, participants, and providers of the change to the Room and Board amount and Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) in accordance with cost-of-living adjustments (COLA).
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The purpose of this Operational Memo is to inform Community Centered Board (CCB) management agencies of operational instructions related to the increase of the Consumer Directed Attendant Support Services (CDASS) rates for Homemaker, Enhanced Homemaker and Personal care services effective March 1, 2019.
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Informational Memos to Other Audiences
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The purpose of this Informational Memo is to inform all stakeholders of a community impact survey.
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The purpose of this Informational Memo is to distribute the annual report on the Strategic Plan for Assuring Timely Access to Services for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to all stakeholders.
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The purpose of this Informational Memo is to notify stakeholders of additional upcoming engagement opportunities to address feedback received at the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing’s (Department) Medical Services Board (MSB) meeting on October 12, 2018, about the path to sustainability of the Colorado Choice Transitions (CCT) demonstration program.
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The purpose of this Informational Memo is to inform Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) stakeholders of implementation timeline updates.
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The purpose of this Informational Memo is to inform all stakeholders of a stakeholder engagement meeting related to the renewal of the Home and Community Based Services - Children’s Habilitation Rehabilitation Program (HCBS-CHRP) waiver, hosted by the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (the Department).
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The purpose of this Informational Memo is to inform providers of adult residential home and community-based services (HCBS) of the roll-out of the web-based Provider Transition Plan (PTP) platform and of an upcoming training on how to complete the PTP.
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The purpose of this Informational Memo is to provide an update regarding the No Wrong Door (NWD) Pilot.
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The purpose of this Informational Memo is to inform all stakeholders that the Department will be hosting a stakeholder meeting to discuss the Home Accessibility Adaptations benefit for the Supported Living Services (SLS) and Children’s Extensive Support (CES) Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waive
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The purpose of this Informational Memo is to inform all stakeholders of a stakeholder engagement meeting related to the Access to Disability Services and Stable Workforce, focusing on the 6.5% reimbursement rate increase reserved for Direct Support Professional compensation. (Colorado House Bill 18-1407, C.R.S 25.5 – 4 - 406).
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Review: November Memo Series Issued
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PM 18-003
This policy document explains the Department’s policy on Limited Medicaid Benefits for Incarcerated Individuals to Medicaid-eligible individuals that are involved in Colorado criminal justice system; County Department of Human/Social Services; Medicaid Assistance Sites; state, county, and city corrections and law enforcement agencies effective March 1, 2017. Guidance on this process is included.
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OM 18-019
The purpose of this operational memo is to provide Case Management Agencies (CMAs) with an updated Critical Incident Reporting (CIRs) timeliness reporting timeline regarding the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Children’s Extensive Supports (CES) waiver requirements for reporting CIRs into the state prescribed system, the Benefits Utilization System (BUS). The CES waiver reporting timeline will now be aligned with the Supported Living Services (SLS) and Developmental Disabilities (DD) waivers.
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IM 18-038
With the departure of Gretchen Hammer, former Medicaid Director, the Department would like to announce the placement of Interim Medicaid Director and Interim Director of the Office of Community Living.
IM 18-039
The purpose of this Informational Memo is to provide an update to Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS) and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) stakeholders about the recent transitions services stakeholder meetings, hosted by the Department on 9/28/2018, 10/1/2018, and 10/5/2018
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The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing complies with applicable federal and state civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, creed, political beliefs, or disability.
Learn more about our Nondiscrimination Policy
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ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-800-221-3943 (State Relay: 711).
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For further information about this policy, to request free disability and/or language aids and services, or to file a discrimination complaint, contact:
504/ADA Coordinator
1570 Grant St
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-866-6010, Fax: 303-866-2828, State Relay: 711
Civil rights complaints can also be filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights electronically through the
Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal
or by mail, phone, or fax at:
1961 Stout Street Room 08-148
Denver, CO 80294
Telephone: 800-368-1019, Fax: 202-619-3818, TDD: 800-537-7697
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Colorado Dept. of Health Care Policy & Financing
(303) 866-2993 | 1570 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203
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