Colorado is capping paid family caregiver hours. Read what’s at stake for IHSS & CDASS before the final June 12, 2026 vote and how to submit testimony.
Medicaid Policy Updates
Colorado Family Caregiver Resources & Medicaid Guides
Explore our library of resources for Colorado family caregivers. From navigating Community First Choice (CFC) and Medicaid policies to understanding caregiver wage caps, our expert guides are here to support you.
The Proposed Colorado HCPF 56-Hour Caregiver Limit: A Draft Rules Guide for 2026
An essential educational guide on the proposed Colorado HCPF 56-hour weekly caregiver limit draft rules for 2026. Discover how Caregivers First Choice is collaborating with the state to support family caregiver exemptions, simplify administrative reporting pathways, and preserve long-term care continuity for medically complex households.
Colorado Difficulty of Care Payments: How Your Caregiving Contributes to Medicaid and Housing Benefits
Learn how the shared-home rule protects your MAGI Medicaid and housing assistance. Understand the 2026 Community First Choice system and how to stay qualified.
The Center of the Wheel: Why the 56-Hour Cap Fails Families (and How We’re Fighting Back)
May 2026 Update: The Frizell amendment failed, but your hours are protected while an exception is pending. See how we fight for your complex care expertise.
Colorado’s 56-Hour Caregiver Cap is Now Back in the Budget Fight
Will the 56-hour caregiver cap affect you? Learn about Sen. Frizell’s $7.1M amendment to save Colorado Medicaid hours and protect family care stability.
Colorado Budget Impact on Family Caregivers: What You Must Know in 2026
The 2026 CO budget brings Medicaid rate cuts and caregiving hour caps. Learn how these changes affect you and how to protect your pay for your tenure.
Colorado Medicaid Policy Changes 2026: Navigating the $1.2B Deficit and New Service Limits
Understand how the $1.2B H.R.1 deficit impacts Colorado Medicaid in 2026. Learn about new annual service caps, caregiver hour limits, and how to request exceptions.
Understanding the Colorado Family Caregiver Budget: Timelines, Truths, and the Long Bill
Understand the Colorado family caregiver budget. We break down the JBC timeline and the Long Bill so you know exactly where your pay stands. Read the truth.
Breaking News: Colorado JBC Approves 56-Hour Cap (March 2026)
On March 12, 2026, the Colorado JBC voted 4-2 to approve the 56-hour caregiver cap. This budget-driven move addresses a $1 billion state deficit. Learn what this means for your family.
Community First Choice: Understanding the PMIP (Professional Medical Information Page)
New Colorado rules require a PMIP for Community First Choice (CFC) for adults and children. Learn how to get your medical provider to certify the ULTC 100.2.









