Supported Living Services Waiver (SLS)

The Supported Living Services Waiver (SLS), for adults 18+, provides necessary services and supports for individuals with adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) so they can remain in their homes and communities.

Each adult on this waiver is assigned a Supports Intensity Scale level (SIS) that determines the level of support and funding the individual will receive. Working with your Case Management Agency (CMA) the adult will be assessed in the following areas to determine which support level they qualify for:

Individual Basic Support needs
Medical Support needs
Behavioral Support needs

Based on the assessment conducted, your adult son/daughter will be assigned a support level which grants them a specific amount of funding for services to meet their on-going needs.

Note: Medicaid payment for services is available only after the Member is eligible for Medicaid Colorado Health First and the service is authorized. Not all individuals qualify. Timing of enrollment and service authorization may vary.

SLS Waiver Services

Below is a list of services we support that your SLS waiver funding will cover! You as a parent, guardian, grandparent, sibling, family friend, etc. can be hired on with Colorado Family Caregivers to provide these services and be paid for doing so!

Respite ($22.50/hour)

Provided on a short-term basis, because of the absence or need for relief of those persons who normally provide care for the participant.

Respite may be provided in the participant’s home, the caregivers home, or in the community.
Respite is paid on an hourly basis with a cap of 10 hours within any 24 hour period

Mentorship ($41/hour)

The goal of mentorship is to promote self advocacy through methods such as instructing, providing experiences, modeling, and advising, including:

Assistance in interviewing potential providers.
Assistance in understanding complicated health and safety issues.
Assistance with participation on private and public boards, advisory groups, and commissions.

Extraordinary Cleaning ($26/hour)

Specialized and/or extraordinary cleaning tasks (cleaning, disinfection, and sanitization) to ensure a safe, hygienic living environment.

When needing professional services, commercial grade products, and/or specialized cleaning services.

Service must follow infection control protocols, handling and disposal of biohazard materials, and specialized materials or equipment.

How to Start

Once you have selected the individual you would like to serve as your caregiver, call us at 303-898-9724!

We will answer any questions you have and once you are ready – we will onboard your caregiver, coordinate with your case manager, and facilitate the transition to make it easy and quick!

As caregivers ourselves, and parents to a daughter who has been on the waivers for years, we know it, we understand it, and we live it. Any questions that you have – reach out and we are happy to help!

For information on how to apply for the CES waiver or eligibility click here! https://hcpf.colorado.gov/supported-living-services-waiver-sls