Colorado Medicaid Waiver Guidance

Looking to Become a Caregiver for Your Loved One but Do Not Know Where to Start?

The Medicaid waiver process can feel overwhelming before you even begin. Family First Protection Services helps families understand the language, organize the next steps, and explore whether a paid family caregiver pathway may be available.

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How We Help

Support from the beginning through the next steps

Families can get lost in the process before an application is even started. We help you understand what questions to ask, what information may be needed, and how the different parts of the Medicaid waiver process can fit together.

Starting guidanceLearn where to begin and which questions may be important for your family.

Application supportHelp reviewing application steps and organizing information or documentation.

Terminology helpPlain-language explanations of common Medicaid, waiver, and service abbreviations.

Caregiver pathwaysGeneral guidance about possible paid family caregiver options when eligibility rules allow.

Process consultingSupport preparing for conversations with agencies, case managers, and other parties.

Continued assistanceHelp understanding next steps as the process moves toward determination or service setup.

You do not need to have everything figured out

Tell us what stage you are in—even if the answer is “I have not started.” We will use the information you provide to better understand your situation and discuss the kind of guidance FFPS may be able to offer.

What happens after you contact us?

Your email will include the information entered in the form. A member of the FFPS team can then follow up to discuss your questions, your current stage in the process, and possible next steps.

Caregiver Inquiry

Tell us where you are starting

Complete the form below to send your selections directly to our care team.

Full name

Phone number

Email address

Where are you in the process?

What kind of help are you looking for?

Tell us about your situation

I understand that FFPS does not determine Medicaid or waiver eligibility and cannot guarantee approval, authorized hours, caregiver payment, or services.

Privacy warning: Do not submit medical information, medical records, diagnoses, Social Security numbers, Medicaid or insurance identification numbers, or other sensitive medical identification information through this form. If you are worried about sharing information online, please call us directly at (308) 520-4876.

Important eligibility and legal notice

Medicaid and waiver eligibility, approvals, denials, authorized services, caregiver enrollment, payment, and service hours are determined by the State of Colorado, Medicaid, and other applicable agencies—not by Family First Protection Services, LLC. FFPS provides general guidance, consulting, and support but does not guarantee qualification, approval, payment, or any particular result. Use of FFPS services does not transfer responsibility for government or third-party decisions to FFPS or its owners, employees, contractors, affiliates, or representatives. This notice is not legal advice and should be reviewed by a qualified Colorado attorney before publication or reliance.