Services
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In-Home Support Services (IHSS)

In-home support services (IHSS) empower you to direct your own care. You can select an attendant who best meets your individual needs, rather than having a doctor or agency decide for you. This gives you the authority to make your own decisions about adult and pediatric support services in your home. In Colorado, IHSS enables you to manage your in-home care with the oversight of a participating home care agency. IHSS is designed for individuals who require specialized and detailed care, medical assistance at home, or support to maintain their independence while living at home.

Health Maintenance Activities (HMA)

HMA consist of routine, health-related tasks provided in your home or community for individuals with disabilities who may struggle to perform these tasks independently. While these activities are typically carried out by a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Registered Nurse (RN), they can be performed under the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program by trained non-medical providers under the supervision of a home care agency. Services include assistance with skilled transfers, mobility, dressing, specialized diets, toileting, exercise, medication management, respiratory care, etc.

Homemaker Activities

Homemaker services consist of general household activities to ensure a healthy and safe living environment. These services are offered when the individual typically responsible for these tasks is absent or unable to manage them.

Homemaking Services may include the following:

  • Routine light housecleaning, such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning bathroom and kitchen areas
  • Meal preparation
  • Dishwashing
  • Bed making
  • Laundry
  • Shopping
Personal Care Activities

Personal Care services help you with daily tasks that you typically do for yourself but are unable to and may include:

  • Bathing
  • Skin Care
  • Hair Care
  • Nail Care
  • Mouth Care
  • Shaving
  • Dressing
  • Feeding
  • Ambulation
  • Exercise
  • Transfers
  • Positioning
  • Bladder Care
  • Bowel Care
  • Respiratory Care
  • Accompanying a member to appointments when personal care services are needed during the visit. Please note that accompanying does not include transporting the member.

Would You Qualify for In-Home Support Services?

You must have Medicaid as your insurance and a waiver that supports IHSS in Colorado to qualify. Three waivers under HCBS (Home and Community-Based Services) support IHSS, which include:

  1. EBD (Elderly, Blind, and Disabled) waiver is available for individuals 18 years or older, meet specific income and resource limits, and require a level of care typically provided in a nursing facility.
  2. CIH (Community Integration and Habilitation) waiver individuals must be 18 years or older, have a diagnosis, meet specific income and resource limits, and require a level of care typically provided in a nursing facility or similar setting.
  3. CHCBS (Children’s Home and Community-Based Services) waiver is available for children with significant medical needs. It empowers us to hire parents and other family members to provide health related activities for their children under 18.

If you don’t have a waiver or want more questions answered, we can assist you! Our knowledgeable team of professionals are here to assist you in understanding and navigating the waiver application process.