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CwCHN

CwCHN

    Children with Complex Health Needs Waiver (CwCHN)

    Ages Birth through 18

    Allows children (under 19) with complex health needs and life-threatening illnesses to receive additional benefits beyond standard Medicaid services so they can stay in their homes and communities. This waiver merges two previous programs: CHCBS and CLLI.

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    • Must be under 19 years of age
    • Children must require care that would typically be provided in either a skilled nursing facility and/or a hospital. The child may or may not have a life-limiting illness, as certified by a physician
    • Meet the Federal Social Security Administration disability definition and/or is a Supplemental Security Income recipient
    • Learn more about the waiver eligibility requirements by talking to your case manager

    How does the CwCHN intake process work? Find out here.

     

    Available CwCHN Waiver Services

    Counseling/Bereavement Services
    Expressive Therapy
    Massage Therapy
    Palliative/Supportive Care
    Respite
    Therapeutic Life-Limiting Illness Support
    Wellness Education Benefit (WEB)

    Visit the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing website for the most up-to-date information on the CwCHN Waiver.

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    Need to contact our Intake and Enrollment Team?

    To learn more about eligibility for any of the programs and services offered at Foothills Gateway, Inc., please contact us at intaketeam@foothillsgateway.org.