Medicaid Buy-In Program for Children/Adults
The tentative release of the Medicaid Buy-In Program for Children, on July 1, 2012 is very exciting news, and is sure to benefit a large number of families in Colorado. Knowing that this program could potentially change many lives, and greatly help with family dynamics, Personal Assistance Services of Colorado (PASCO) would love the opportunity to welcome new Medicaid recipients as both consumers and possible employees. Having had top administrators at PASCO personally been on “Waiting-Lists” for Medicaid waivers and programs, we “get” from experience, the immediate relief this Buy-In will provide. It is our pledge to families of Colorado participating in the Buy-In program, that PASCO will make the transition an easy and quick one.
The State of Colorado provides detailed information on the Medicaid Buy-In Program for Children with Disabilities, and can be accessed here: Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
PASCO is a locally owned and operated company that has been in business for over 20 years. With a long history of advocacy for families who have children with special health care needs and the disability community at large, PASCO is truly in tune with the needs, apprehensions, and desires of all the participants. For more information regarding the Children’s Medicaid Buy-In Program, please contact Barry Rosenberg at Barry@pascohh.com or (303) 233-3122 Ext. 316.
Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Available to Adult Buy-In Clients:
All clients enrolled in the Adult Buy-In Program for Working Adults with Disabilities will continue to receive regular Medicaid benefits. Effective December 1, 2012, HCBS benefits are available to qualified clients in the Adult Buy-In program through the Elderly, Blind and Disabled (EBD) or Community Mental Health Supports (CMHS) waiver. To receive the additional HCBS benefits through the Adult Buy-In, clients must:
- Meet the eligibility criteria for the Adult Buy-In program;
- Be at least 18 years old; AND
- Meet the functional and targeting criteria for the EBD or CMHS waiver
For More Information
Further information on this benefit update can be found on the Department Web site at Colorado.gov/hcpf under What’s New and on the Medicaid Buy-In Web page.
Please visit the Adult Buy-In Web page for access to the following Adult Buy-In program resources and information:
Contact the Department:
Email: Customer.Service@hcpf.state.co.us
Phone: (800) 221-3943 or (303) 866-3513
