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Update on LTSS Medicaid Sustainability Actions: Weekly Caregiver Limits
Colorado Medicaid is introducing new limits on caregiver hours to improve program sustainability, reduce caregiver burnout, and encourage shared caregiving arrangements. Members will keep their authorized service hours and budgets, but some may need additional caregivers unless they qualify for an exception. Read more below by clicking on the “Caregiver…
READ MOREInfant Support Team Celebrates 10 Years!
Take a moment with us to celebrate and congratulate the Infant Support Team (IST) for reaching their 10-year anniversary! This incredible milestone is not only something to praise but the perfect opportunity to look back on the impact this small but mighty team has had since 2016.The IST is made…
READ MOREWelcome to the ACS House
Are you familiar with the ACS House? Foothills Gateway’s Adult Care Services (ACS) program provides short term relief from daily caregiving responsibilities in a home-like setting for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), 18 years of age and older, and residing in Larimer County. The ACS House provides 24/7…
READ MORE2% Rate Decrease for Community First Choice (CFC) CDASS
Effective July 1, 2026 there will be a 2% rate decrease for Community First Choice (CFC) CDASS. The following services are included: homemaker, personal care and health maintenance activities. To implement the necessary rate change, PARs in both the Bridge and the FMS portals must be updated to reflect…
READ MOREMerrily Bowers Awarded 2026 Case Manager of the Year!
We are proud to announce our very own Merrily Bowers has been named 2026 Case Manager of the Year by Alliance Colorado! “Merrily started with Foothills Gateway in 2022 and has excelled at this position from the beginning. Merrily displays a positive attitude through the many changes experienced regularly in…
READ MOREAnother Successful Flying Pig 5K!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 17th Annual Flying Pig 5K on April 26, 2026! Although it was a crisp spring morning, we had a great turnout with 214 registrants, 25 sponsors and we raised nearly $17,000! This event is more than *just* a 5K. This is…
READ MOREColorado Gives Day: Featuring Aiden
Colorado Gives Day: Featuring Aiden While most of the services Foothills Gateway provides are funded through Medicaid, many people we serve have needs that are unable to be met through Medicaid plans and payments (similar to insurance plans). Foothills Gateway maintains donor-supported funds that help us meet the needs of…
READ MORESam and Xavier: Racing to Make an IMPACT!
Sam is a 17 year old enrolled in services here at Foothills Gateway. Sam and his mother, Candy, will be running in the Chicago Marathon in October and wanted to share their unique story. Sam has Angelman Syndrome, which is a rare genetic disorder and causes mobility issues, seizures, sleep…
READ MOREFoothills Gateway Gets Give Next Grant Award!
Give Next is a school-based youth grantmaking program for middle and high school students in Larimer County. This program is made possible through the support of the Bohemian Foundation and the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado. This is a year-long program for the students. All the students in this program…
READ MORELibby Nominated for Case Manager of the Year
We are thrilled to announce that Libby Hoy has been nominated for Case Manager of the Year! Each year, Alliance Colorado solicits nominations for their CM of the Year award to be announced during the IDD Awareness Day at the Capitol luncheon. This recognition highlights Libby’s exceptional dedication, tireless work…
READ MOREColorado Gives Day: Featuring Latoya
Creating Brighter Tomorrows: For Latoya It is such an honor to play a part in creating brighter tomorrows for people in Northern Colorado. While a majority of the services Foothills Gateway provides are funded through Medicaid, many people we serve have needs that are unable to be met through Medicaid plans and…
READ MOREColorado Gives Day: Featuring Taston
Creating Brighter Tomorrows: For Taston While a majority of the services Foothills Gateway provides are funded through Medicaid, many people we serve have needs that are unable to be met through Medicaid plans and payments. Foothills Gateway maintains donor-supported funds that help us meet the needs of the people and…
READ MOREAn Open Letter From the Director of the Office of Community Living/HCPF (English & Spanish Versions)
Dear Long-Term Service and Supports Members, The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) is the state agency that oversees Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program). HCPF acknowledges the current challenges that may be impacting both you, as a member receiving Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), as well as…
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