How Case Management Agencies Help Families in Colorado
Families who join IHSS through the Colorado Medicaid Elderly, Blind, and Disabled (EBD) waiver move through several steps before they can begin paid caregiving. Case management agencies lead families through these steps so caregivers can start delivering support at home without delays.
IHSS gives families financial compensation for caregiving. Services include health maintenance, personal care, and homemaker assistance.
Health maintenance covers skilled health-related tasks usually performed by a CNA, LPN, or RN. Personal care covers support with bathing, dressing, and eating. Homemaker services cover tasks that maintain a safe home, such as meal prep, housekeeping, and laundry.
Case managers guide families from enrollment to referral. This way, they can choose a home health care agency and start caring for their loved one right away.