News & Insights
Expert guides, HCPF policy updates, and wage insights to help you navigate Colorado’s home care system with confidence.
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.
Why Your “Life Experience” as a Caregiver is Professional Tenure (And Why We Pay for It)
Stop being labeled “unskilled.” Get paid for your life experience as a family caregiver in Colorado. We credit your years of care as professional tenure.
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.
Medicaid Compliance: Why Caregiver “Gifts” are Limited
Are caregiver “sign-on bonuses” too good to be true? In Colorado, they often are. Federal and state Medicaid gift rules strictly prohibit agencies from using cash, gift cards, or expensive perks to influence your choice of provider. Discover why these lures are a major red flag and how Caregivers First Choice prioritizes integrity by putting those dollars directly into your paycheck instead.
The Ultimate Guide to HMA Documentation: How Colorado Families Get Paid for Skilled Care
You aren’t just a “mom” helping out—you are a care specialist managing complex skilled tasks like wound care and respiratory support every single day. But if your paperwork doesn’t match your expertise, the state labels it “unskilled”. We’ve built a guide to help you bulletproof your HMA documentation so you get paid what you’re actually worth. We handle the red tape; you handle the life.
Colorado Minimum Wage 2026: What Every Caregiver Needs to Know
Colorado’s minimum wage changes are shifting the landscape for home care in 2026. Discover how these updates impact your family’s care plan and why ensuring competitive caregiver pay is more important than ever.
Navigating the Shift: What Colorado’s Medicaid Budget Crisis Means for Your Family
Recent Colorado Medicaid budget updates are introducing new changes to In-Home Support Services (IHSS) hours. Learn what these adjustments mean for your family and how to navigate the new landscape without losing essential care.
