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About the Community First Choice Option (CFC)
Community First Choice (CFC), also known as 1915(k), allows the state of Colorado to offer Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program) attendant care services on a statewide basis to eligible members. Through CFC, members would have the option to direct their attendant care services or to receive services through an agency.
Attendant care services are those that assist in accomplishing:
- Activities of daily living such as eating, dressing and bathing
- Instrumental activities of daily living such as shopping and keeping doctor appointments
- Health-related tasks such as medication monitoring
Promoting self-direction is a significant program goal and is detailed in federal regulations. To encourage states to adopt CFC, Congress has authorized a higher federal match on CFC related Health First Colorado expenditures. Under CFC, Colorado would pay approximately 44% of program costs instead of the 50% it currently pays on most services.
The CFC page describes CFC, eligibility criteria, the status of CFC in Colorado, and provides contact information for questions or feedback.
How to Become Involved in CFC
Please also see the CFC Council webpage for information about stakeholder involvement in the ongoing development of CFC in Colorado and how to become involved.
We hope you'll bookmark the CFC page and share this resource with your organizations and networks.
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