Colorado Medicaid IHSS relative personal care Program

Colorado Medicaid IHSS relative personal care is a program that provides financial assistance to eligible individuals to help them pay for personal care services provided by a family member or friend. Relative personal care is a type of IHSS service that allows eligible individuals to receive assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and eating from a family member or friend.

To be eligible for relative personal care, individuals must meet certain income and asset requirements. They must also be unable to perform the ADLs they need assistance with without help from another person.

Once an individual is approved for relative personal care, they can choose a family member or friend to provide the services. The family member or friend must be willing to provide the services and must meet certain eligibility requirements.

The amount of money that an individual can receive for relative personal care is based on their income and asset level. The maximum amount that an individual can receive is $400 per month.

Relative personal care can be a great way for eligible individuals to receive the assistance they need to stay independent and live in their own homes. It can also help to reduce the burden on family caregivers.

Here are some of the benefits of relative personal care:

• It can help individuals stay independent and live in their own homes.

• It can reduce the burden on family caregivers.

• It can provide a sense of security and peace of mind for individuals and their families.

• It can help individuals maintain their dignity and self-respect.

If you are an eligible individual, you may want to consider applying for relative personal care. It can be a great way to get the assistance you need to live a full and independent life.

Here are the eligibility requirements for Colorado Medicaid IHSS relative personal care:

• You must be a Colorado Medicaid member.

• You must be at least 18 years old.

• You must be unable to perform at least two ADLs without help from another person.

• You must have a family member or friend who is willing to provide the services.

• Your family member or friend must meet certain eligibility requirements.

The family member or friend who will be providing the services must:

• Be at least 18 years old.

• Be a resident of Colorado.

• Be able to pass a criminal background check.

• Be able to provide the services for at least 20 hours per week.

If you are eligible for Colorado Medicaid IHSS relative personal care, you can apply by contacting your local Medicaid office. You will need to provide documentation to prove that you meet the eligibility requirements.

Once you are approved for Colorado Medicaid IHSS relative personal care, you will be able to choose a family member or friend to provide the services. The family member or friend will be paid a set rate for each hour of service.

Colorado Medicaid IHSS relative personal care can be a great way to get the assistance you need to stay independent and live in your own home. If you are eligible, you may want to consider applying.