Children

CES

Children’s Extensive Support Waiver

Allows children (under 18) with developmental disabilities or delays, who also demonstrate intensive behavioral and/or medical needs, to be eligible for Health First Colorado benefits.

CHCBS

Children’s Home and Community-Based Services Waiver

Allows children (under 18) with significant medical needs and at risk for institutional care to be eligible for Health First Colorado benefits based on their medical needs and not family income.

CHRP

Children’s Habilitation Residential Program Waiver

Allows children and youth (under 21) with an intellectual or developmental disability and extraordinary needs that place them at risk for out-of-home placement to be eligible for Health First Colorado benefits and services.

CLLI

Children with Life-Limiting Illness Waiver

Allows children (under 19) with a life-limiting illness who can be safely cared for at home, to be eligible for Health First Colorado benefits.  This waiver also allows the members’ family to seek curative treatment while the child is receiving palliative or hospice care.