COLORADO COMMUNITY FIRST CHOICE

More support. More choice. More independence at home.

Community First Choice (CFC) is a Health First Colorado benefit that helps eligible children and adults receive authorized long-term services and supports in their own home and community. Colorado implemented CFC on July 1, 2025. Through CFC, members may be able to choose how certain services are delivered, including In-Home Support Services (IHSS).

WHAT CFC MAY SUPPORT

Personal Care

Help with authorized daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, mobility, and other personal needs.

Homemaker Services

Authorized help with routine household tasks such as light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping.

Health Maintenance Activities

Authorized routine health-related tasks provided according to the member’s assessed needs, care plan, and program requirements.

WHO MAY QUALIFY

Eligibility generally begins with enrollment in Health First Colorado, an assessed need for covered services, and meeting the applicable level-of-care and program requirements. A Case Management Agency completes the assessment, helps develop the person-centered care plan, and determines authorized services and hours.

HOW TO GET STARTED

1. Connect with your local Case Management Agency.

2. Complete an assessment and person-centered service planning.

3. Ask whether Community First Choice and IHSS fit your needs and goals.

4. Select Leon Home Care as your agency and contact us. We’ll guide you and your caregiver through onboarding, required training, and each next step so authorized services can begin with confidence.

FAMILY CAREGIVERS CAN FEEL VALUED

Depending on the member’s circumstances and program rules, a qualified family member, friend, or current caregiver may be able to provide authorized care and be paid through an approved agency. Leon Home Care offers practical onboarding, training, dependable payroll, and responsive support. Contact us for current caregiver pay information.

Eligibility, service authorization, caregiver employment, and available hours depend on Health First Colorado requirements, the member’s assessment and care plan, the Case Management Agency, and applicable agency standards. Leon Home Care does not determine Medicaid eligibility or guarantee authorization.

ASK ABOUT CFC & CAREGIVER PAY

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Community First Choice is a Health First Colorado benefit that helps eligible children and adults receive authorized long-term services and supports in their own home and community.

  • Connect with your local Case Management Agency, complete an assessment and person-centered service planning, and ask whether Community First Choice and IHSS fit your needs and goals.

  • Based on the member’s assessment and care plan, authorized support may include personal care, homemaker services, and health maintenance activities.

  • Depending on the member’s circumstances and program rules, a qualified family member, friend, or current caregiver may be able to provide authorized care and be paid through an approved agency.

  • Tell your case manager you want Leon Home Care as your agency, then contact us. We’ll guide you and your caregiver through onboarding, required training, scheduling, and each next step.

  • The Case Management Agency completes the assessment and helps develop the person-centered care plan. Eligibility, services, and hours depend on Health First Colorado requirements and the member’s authorization.