In-home support services (IHSS) empower you to take control of your care by allowing you to select an attendant that fits your individual needs. Instead of having a doctor or agency determine who provides adult and pediatric support services in your home, you make these decisions. Our Colorado IHSS program enables you to direct your in-home care through a participating home health agency.
Who Benefits from Our Colorado IHSS?
IHSS is designed for individuals who need specific and detailed medical care at home or support to live independently. Our Colorado IHSS program includes:
- Medical/Health Services: Syringe feeding, catheter care, wound care, respiratory care, etc
- Personal Care Services: Assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, mobilizing/transferring around the home
- Household Services: Meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping
Would You Qualify for In-Home Support Services?
To qualify for IHSS, you must have Medicaid and a waiver that supports IHSS in Colorado. There are three waivers that support IHSS:
- HCBS-EBD Waiver: For persons who are elderly, blind, or disabled.
- HCBS Waiver for Persons with a Spinal Cord Injury.
- CHCBS Waiver: Supports children’s home and community-based services.
If you don’t currently have a waiver, Sunlight Home Health Care can assist you. Our experienced team can guide you through the waiver application process, ensuring you get the support you need.
Differences Between Each Waiver
HCBS-EBD (Home and Community-Based Services for the Elderly, Blind, and Disabled)
- Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
- Eligibility:
- Ages 18-64: Must be blind, have a physical disability, or have a diagnosis of HIV or AIDS.
- Ages 65 and older: Must have been determined to have a significant functional impairment
- Income Requirement: Income must be less than three times the current Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) limit per month, or eligibility must be maintained through the Health First Colorado Buy-In Program for working adults with disabilities.
HCBS Spinal Cord Injury
- Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
- Eligibility:
- Must have a diagnosis
- Must have been determined to have a significant functional impairment
- Services Offered: Acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy
CHCBS (Children’s Home & Community-Based Services)
- Age Requirement: Must be 17 years or younger
- Eligibility:
- Must need long-term support services
- Must meet the Social Security Administration (SSA) definition of disability
- Income Requirement: The child’s income must be less than three times the current Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) limit per month.
Each waiver has specific age, eligibility, and income requirements, catering to different groups with distinct needs.
What Services are Included in IHSS?
Our in-home care services ensure that individuals can carry out their daily activities, which are essential for maintaining their well-being or managing a health condition.
Services included:
- Feeding
- Skincare
- Ambulation
- Dressing
- Transfers
- Bladder care
- Respiratory care
- Support through recovery from surgery
- Bathing
- Grooming
- Light housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Medication support
If you or a family member needs any of the services listed above or are struggling with an activity not mentioned, please contact us at Sunlight Home Health Care. We provide IHSS in Colorado and are here to discuss your individual needs.
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