Medicaid is a federally and state-funded program that pays for medical care for low-income people, and also for disabled people who are eligible for specific programs. 

Colorado’s Medicaid program is called Health First Colorado. Disabled people and their families can apply for valuable Medicaid benefits regardless of income level. They are able to do this by getting a Medicaid waiver.

A waiver is an extra set of Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program) benefits that you could qualify for in certain cases. The waiver member gets medical insurance via Medicaid, plus additional home and community based services for non-medical living supports.

That depends on several factors, including age, diagnosis, level of care needs, and long-term goals. One of the biggest reasons families feel overwhelmed is because nobody clearly explains how the different waivers work or which ones fit their situation.

The monthly info session is designed to help families better understand their options.

Many families spend one to two years trying to navigate the system on their own.

With the right guidance, families are often able to move through the process much faster by avoiding common mistakes, understanding eligibility requirements, and knowing what steps matter most.

In many situations, yes.

Depending on the waiver and circumstances, family caregivers may qualify to receive payment for providing care and support to their loved one.

This is one of the most misunderstood parts of the waiver system, and many families do not realize these opportunities exist.

Many families inside my programs already have case managers.

Case managers play an important role, but most are overwhelmed and responsible for very large caseloads. Their job is not to teach families how the entire system works.

I help families better understand the process so they can advocate more effectively and make more informed decisions.Many families inside my programs already have case managers.

Case managers play an important role, but most are overwhelmed and responsible for very large caseloads. Their job is not to teach families how the entire system works.

I help families better understand the process so they can advocate more effectively and make more informed decisions.

You do not need to be new to the system to benefit from support.

Many families come to me because they are already on a waiver but feel confused about services, frustrated with their current plan, or unsure whether they are maximizing available support.

No.

I work with families supporting children, teens, and adults with disabilities across many stages of life.

Some families are preparing for adulthood and transition services. Others are planning long-term support for adult loved ones already inside the waiver system.

No one can ethically guarantee approval for a Medicaid waiver.

What I can do is help families better understand the system, avoid common mistakes, advocate more effectively, and move through the process with more confidence and support.

For most families, the free monthly info session is the best first step.

Inside the session, I explain how Colorado Medicaid waivers work, what services may be available, and what families often miss when trying to navigate the process alone.