Glossary

Plain-language descriptions of Colorado HCBS and LTSS services and waivers to help you get oriented.

Acupuncture

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Acupuncture treatments to help manage pain and support overall wellness.

Code: 879
CIH

Adaptive Therapeutic Recreational Equipment and Fees

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Adaptive equipment and program fees that let someone take part in therapeutic recreation — like adaptive sports or camps — safely and fully.

Code: 600
CES

Adult Day Services

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Daytime care and activities in a community setting, giving people a place to stay engaged and safe during the day while family caregivers work or take a break.

Code: 601
BI
CIH
CMHS
EBD

Alternative Care Facility (ACF)

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24-hour room, board, and personal care in a licensed residential setting, for people who need more support than they can get living on their own.

Code: 602
CMHS
EBD

Assistive Technology

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Devices and equipment — from communication aids to home safety tools — that help someone be more independent and safe.

Code: 603
BI
Code: 607
CES
SLS

Behavioral Services

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One-on-one behavioral support and intervention to help build coping skills and reduce behaviors that get in the way of daily life.

Code: 610
DD
SLS

Benefits Planning

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Help understanding how work and income affect Medicaid, Social Security, and other benefits, so people can make informed choices about employment.

Code: 774
DD
SLS

Bereavement Counseling

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Counseling support for people and families coping with grief and loss.

Code: 617
CwCHN

Child and Youth Mentorship

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A consistent adult mentor who spends regular time with a child or teen, building life skills and a supportive relationship.

Code: 882
CHRP

Children's Habilitation Residential Program

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A residential program where children and youth live and receive round-the-clock habilitation, medical, and behavioral support.

Code: 619
CHRP

Chiropractic

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Chiropractic care to help with pain, mobility, and musculoskeletal health.

Code: 880
CIH

Community Connector

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One-on-one help finding and connecting with activities, groups, and resources in the community.

Code: 634
CES
Code: 883
CHRP

Community Mental Health Services

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Mental health treatment and support delivered through a local community mental health provider.

Code: 635
BI

Consumer Directed Attendant Support Services (CDASS)

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A self-directed option where the person (or their family) hires, trains, and manages their own attendants for personal care and health-related tasks.

Code: 702
CwCHN

Day Treatment

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Structured daytime therapeutic programming for people who need a higher level of support than typical day services.

Code: 641
BI

Electronic Monitoring

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Remote monitoring technology — like sensors or cameras — that helps keep someone safe without needing staff physically present at all times.

Code: 643
BI
CIH
CMHS
CFC
EBD

Expressive Therapy - Art / Play

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Art and play-based therapy that helps people, especially children, process emotions and experiences in a non-verbal way.

Code: 645
CwCHN

Expressive Therapy - Music Therapy

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Music-based therapy sessions that support emotional, communication, and developmental goals.

Code: 646
CwCHN

Group Residential Services and Supports (GRSS)

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24-hour residential care and support provided in a group home setting with other residents.

Code: 673
DD

Habilitation

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Hands-on teaching and support to help someone build or maintain daily living, social, and self-care skills.

Code: 884
CHRP

Home Accessibility Modifications and Adaptations

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Physical changes to a home — like ramps, grab bars, or widened doorways — that make it safer and more accessible.

Code: 651
BI
CES
CIH
CMHS
EBD
SLS

Home Delivered Meals

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Nutritious meals delivered directly to someone's home when they're unable to shop or cook for themselves.

Code: 752
CFC

Homemaker / Extraordinary Cleaning

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Help with everyday household tasks like cleaning, laundry, and tidying up so the home stays safe and comfortable.

Code: 652
CES
CFC
SLS

In-Home Support Services Agency

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An agency that coordinates and provides in-home personal care and support services.

Code: 656
CHCBS
CIH
CFC
EBD

Independent Living Skills Training (ILST)

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One-on-one coaching to build practical skills — like budgeting, cooking, or using transportation — needed to live more independently.

Code: 654
BI

Individual Residential Services and Supports (IRSS)

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24-hour residential support provided in an individual or small home setting, tailored to one person's needs.

Code: 674
DD

Life Skills Training

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Instruction and practice in everyday skills like cooking, budgeting, and personal care to build independence.

Code: 753
CIH
CMHS
EBD
SLS

Massage Therapy

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Hands-on therapy to relax muscles, ease pain, and reduce stress.

Code: 613
CwCHN
Code: 742
CHRP
Code: 881
CIH

Mentorship

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An ongoing relationship with a mentor who provides guidance, encouragement, and a positive example.

Code: 659
SLS

Movement Therapy

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Therapeutic movement and exercise-based sessions that support physical, emotional, or developmental goals.

Code: 743
CHRP

Non-Medical Transportation

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Rides to community activities, appointments, and errands that aren't covered by medical transportation.

Code: 660
BI
CIH
CMHS
EBD
Code: 661
DD
SLS

Palliative / Supportive Care

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Comfort-focused care that manages pain and symptoms for people with serious illness, alongside their other treatment.

Code: 614
CwCHN

Peer Mentorship

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Support and encouragement from a mentor with lived experience similar to the person they're supporting.

Code: 754
BI
CIH
CMHS
DD
EBD
SLS

Personal Care

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Hands-on help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.

Code: 664
CFC

Personal Care / Homemaker Services

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A combination of hands-on personal care and light household help, delivered by the same provider.

Code: 666
BI
CIH
CMHS
CFC
EBD

Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)

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A wearable button or in-home device that lets someone call for help fast in an emergency.

Code: 668
CFC

Prevocational Services

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Activities that build general work-readiness skills — like following instructions, teamwork, and workplace behavior — before someone is ready for a job.

Code: 669
DD
SLS

Primary Caregiver Education

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Training and education for family caregivers so they can better support their loved one's needs at home.

Code: 662
CES

Professional Services - Massage Therapy

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Massage therapy delivered by a credentialed professional as part of a person's service plan.

Code: 729
CES
SLS

Professional Services - Movement Therapy

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Movement-based therapy delivered by a credentialed professional as part of a person's service plan.

Code: 672
CES
SLS

Remote Supports

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Support delivered through technology — like video check-ins or sensors — instead of in-person staff, for people who need less hands-on help.

Code: 756
BI
CIH
CMHS
CFC
EBD
SLS

Respite

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Respite

Short-term care that gives a family caregiver a temporary break, while making sure their loved one is well cared for.

Code: 675
BI
CIH
CMHS
EBD
Code: 676
CES
SLS
Code: 885
CHRP

Respite (Skilled)

Respite provided by a licensed nurse, for people who need medical care during the break.

Code: 615
CES
CHRP
CwCHN

Respite (Unskilled)

Respite that's non-medical supervision and support — no nursing care required.

Code: 616
CwCHN

Specialized Habilitation

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Habilitation support tailored for people with more complex or specialized needs.

Code: 639
DD
SLS

Specialized Medical Equipment / Supplies

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Medical equipment and supplies — beyond what's typically covered — needed to safely manage a health condition at home.

Code: 677
CES
DD
SLS

Substance Use Counseling

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Counseling and support for people working through substance use concerns.

Code: 678
BI

Supported Community Connections

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Structured group or individual activities that build relationships and involvement in the community.

Code: 713
DD
SLS

Supported Employment

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Coaching and on-the-job support to help someone find, learn, and keep a job in the community.

Code: 679
DD
SLS

Supported Living Program (SLP)

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24-hour supportive services for people living semi-independently in their own home or apartment.

Code: 680
BI

Transition Setup

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One-time help setting up a new home — like security deposits or essential furnishings — when someone is moving out of an institution or unsafe setting.

Code: 636
CFC

Transitional Living Program (TLP)

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A structured program that helps someone build skills and confidence to move toward more independent living.

Code: 682
BI

Wraparound

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A team-based planning process that pulls together services and natural supports around a child or family's specific needs.

Code: 886
CHRP

Youth Day

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Daytime programming and activities designed specifically for youth.

Code: 751
CES