1. Program Definition and Services
Homemaker Services in Colorado provide assistance to individuals who are unable to perform daily household tasks. Services include:
- Light housekeeping
- Meal planning and preparation
- Laundry
- Dishwashing
- Cleaning bathroom and kitchen
- Emptying trash
- Vacuuming and dusting
- Sweeping and mopping
- Changing bed sheets
2. Regulations
Homemaker Services are governed by regulations outlined in 10 CCR 2505-10-8.7527 of the Colorado Code of Regulations
3. Licensing or Certification
Providers must be certified by the state fiscal agent to provide Homemaker Services
4. Responsible State Agency
The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) oversees Homemaker Services programs
5. Application Process
The application process is conducted through the Colorado Provider Enrollment system at https://www.colorado.gov/hcpf/provider-enrollment.
6. Required Documentation
Required documentation includes:
- Proof of certification
- Staff qualifications and training records
- Policies and procedures manual
- Proof of liability insurance
7. Timeline for Approval
The timeline for approval is not specifically mentioned in the provided information.
8. Pre-Application Process
There is no specific pre-application process mentioned in the provided information.
9. Pre-Application Training
While not mandatory, providers should ensure staff are trained to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively
10. Additional Notes
- Homemaker Services are available through various Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers, including the Brain Injury Waiver, Children's Extensive Support Waiver, Community Mental Health Supports Waiver, Complementary and Integrative Health Waiver, Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver, and Supported Living Services Waiver
- Enhanced homemaker services include basic homemaker services with the addition of either procedures for habilitation or procedures to perform extraordinary cleaning
- Homemakers may assist in teaching household tasks to the consumer
- Non-family members can be paid for providing only Homemaker services, while family members cannot
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