1. Program Definition and Services 

Personal Assistance Services in Colorado provide support to individuals with disabilities to help them maintain independence in their homes and communities. Services include: 

• Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) 

• Personal care 

• Homemaker services 

• Health maintenance activities 

• Protective oversight 

2. Regulations 

Personal Assistance Services are governed by regulations outlined in 10 CCR 2505-10-8.500 and 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 26 of the Colorado Code of Regulations. 

3. Licensing or Certification 

Providers must be licensed as either a Class A or Class B Home Care Agency (HCA) by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). 

4. Responsible State Agency 

The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) oversees Personal Assistance Services programs. 

5. Application Process 

The application process is conducted online through the Colorado Provider Enrollment system at https://www.colorado.gov/hcpf/provider-enrollment. 

6. Required Documentation 

Required documentation for providers includes: 

• Proof of Class A or Class B Home Care Agency license 

• Staff training and competency records 

• Criminal background check results for all staff 

• 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 pre-application training, Personal Care Workers (PCWs) must complete the Department's Personal Care Services provider training. 

10. Additional Notes 

• Personal Assistance Services are available through various Medicaid waivers, including the Elderly, Blind, and Disabled (EBD) waiver and the Supported Living Services (SLS) waiver. 

• Providers must conduct supervisory visits to the consumer's home at least every three months. 

• Personal care services do not include skilled care as defined under Section 8.7522. 

• Agencies must maintain up-to-date personnel files for each PCW, containing proof of current training, education, and competency. 

• Services can be provided in various settings, including the client's own home, an apartment, or a relative's home, but not in nursing facilities or other institutions.