Community First Choice (CFC) in Colorado
Community First Choice (CFC) is a new Medicaid program in Colorado that started July 1, 2025. It helps people get care and support in their homes and communities instead of going to nursing homes.
Who can get it?
You may qualify if you:
- Have Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid)
- Need the same level of care as someone in a nursing facility
- Complete an assessment with your local Case Management Agency (CMA)
If you already get services through a Medicaid waiver, you can add CFC at your next annual review!
How can it help me?
CFC covers help at home with everyday needs, such as:
- Bathing, dressing, and moving around
- Cooking, cleaning, laundry, and errands
- Taking medicine and other health tasks
- Skill-building to live more independently
- Remote support, emergency response systems, and meal delivery
How do I apply?
- If you are already on a waiver: Ask your case manager about adding CFC at your next Continued Stay Review (CSR) or Service Plan Meeting (SP).
If you are not on a waiver: Contact your local Case Management Agency (CMA) to see if you qualify.
Jefferson County Human Services
(Jefferson and Clear Creek Counties)
900 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401
303-271-1388
A&I Avenues:
(Gilpin County)
1665 Coal Creek Dr., Lafayette, CO 80026
303-439-7011
Where can I learn more?
Our Advocacy Team has partnered with Jefferson County Human Services to deliver important information and resources for our community:
- An informative webinar about Community First Choice.
Click the video above to watch or click here to read the transcript!
- Already on a waiver? Check out the info sheets below to learn how CFC will partner with your current waiver services
- Learn more through Colorado’s Department of Health Care Policy and Financing information page.
- Learn more through the Jefferson County Case Management Agency information page.
Our Team of Advocates is happy to talk you through this process and point you in the right direction.
