Steve.Schermerhorn March 23, 2026

Community Connector Services 26% Cut

HCPF has implemented a 26% reduction in reimbursement rates for Community Connector services, which support community outings, social engagement, and skill-building activities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. -Rate Cut- ------------------Service------------------------------------------------------- -25.800% | Community Connector/Outside Denver County CES, CHRP -26.600% | Community Connector/Denver County CES, CHRP -25.800% | Community Connector Parental provision/Outside Denver County CES, CHRP -26.600% | Community Connector Parental provision/Denver County CES,CHRP

Steve.Schermerhorn March 15, 2026

Update on Proposed Changes to Colorado HCBS Services (March 2026)

Colorado’s Medicaid program (HCPF), is currently undergoing budget adjustments that may affect several Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) programs. These changes are part of the state’s broader effort to address a projected budget shortfall from H.R.1 (AKA The Big Beautiful Bill) Several proposals discussed in early March 2026 could affect services used by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the providers who support them. While not all proposals have been finalized, providers and families should be aware of the areas currently under review.

Steve.Schermerhorn March 15, 2026

Key Services Potentially Affected: Day Habilitation and Community-Based Activities

Community-based services that support social integration and skill development—such as Community Connector and Supported Community Connections (SCC)—are facing proposed changes that may include: 1. A reduction in reimbursement rates for some community-based services 2. Possible limits on the number of reimbursable hours per week 3. Increased emphasis on documenting how activities support goals in a participant’s Individual Service Plan (ISP) These changes may affect how some day programs structure community outings and integration activities.

Steve.Schermerhorn March 15, 2026

Key Services Potentially Affected: Supported Living Services (SLS)

Changes under discussion include the implementation of a “soft cap” on certain HCBS services. Under this approach, case managers may be required to provide additional justification when service plans exceed certain expected utilization levels. The goal is to manage overall Medicaid spending while maintaining flexibility for individuals with higher needs. A separate proposal that would have significantly reduced weekly caregiver hours was discussed but has not been approved at this time.

Steve.Schermerhorn June 16, 2025

EquaTerra 2.1 is Here!

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steve March 19, 2024

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