Disability & Special Needs Support for Single Mothers in Colorado

Last updated: September 2025

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Quick Help Box

• Apply for benefits online: Apply on Colorado PEAK (medical, SNAP, cash). For help with PEAK tech issues call 1-800-250-7741. (co.colorado.gov, hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Colorado Medicaid helpline: Health First Colorado Member Contact Center 1-800-221-3943 (State Relay 711). Online chat inside PEAK. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Early Intervention referral (birth to 2): Central intake 1-888-777-4041. For ages 3–5, find your local Child Find coordinator. (cde.state.co.us)
• IEP help and disputes: CDE Mediation line 720-237-1610; Due process and state complaint forms available. (cde.state.co.us)
• Non‑Emergency Medical Transportation (Medicaid): Transdev Health Solutions metro line 303-398-2155 or toll‑free 855-489-4999; request rides at least 48 hours ahead. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Food help fast: SNAP pre‑screen/apply on PEAK; WIC clinics at Colorado WIC or call Hunger Free Colorado’s Food Resource Hotline 1-855-855-4626. (cdhs.colorado.gov, cdphe.colorado.gov)
• Crisis and mental health: Call or text 988 or call Colorado Crisis Services 844-493-8255; text TALK to 38255. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Child abuse or neglect reports: Colorado hotline 1-844-CO‑4‑KIDS (1-844-264-5437). (cdhs.colorado.gov)

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What Makes This Guide Different

What you’ll get here: concrete dollar amounts, direct links, phone numbers, realistic timelines, and backup plans when Plan A stalls. We reviewed the current top search results and filled gaps we saw in July–September 2025: missing 2025 SSI amounts, updated Colorado Medicaid waiver changes (new CwCHN waiver), paid‑leave caps for 2025, EPSDT rights that stop arbitrary therapy limits, and direct booking numbers for Medicaid rides. We cite only official Colorado or federal sources and established nonprofits per our editorial standards. (hcpf.colorado.gov, ssa.gov, famli.colorado.gov)

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Quick Reference Cheat Sheet

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Emergency Actions First

• Medical or safety emergency: Call 911 immediately.
• Behavioral health crisis: Call 988 or 844‑493‑8255; text TALK to 38255. Crisis centers can coordinate mobile response and transport. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• If your child is in immediate danger or you suspect abuse: Call 1‑844‑CO‑4‑KIDS. (cdhs.colorado.gov)
• No food today: Ask your county about expedited SNAP; many households qualify within 7 days. Apply on PEAK and call your county right after submitting. Use Hunger Free Colorado 1‑855‑855‑4626 for pantry referrals. (cdhs.colorado.gov)

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Health Coverage You Can Use Right Away

Medicaid and CHP+: How to apply fast

• Start here: Apply on PEAK and upload documents the same day. If applying by mail, processing can take up to 45 days, or up to 90 days if a disability determination is needed. For status, log into PEAK or call the Member Contact Center 1‑800‑221‑3943. For PEAK tech help call 1‑800‑250‑7741. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Presumptive Eligibility when you can’t wait: Some clinics can grant temporary coverage for children/pregnant people. Ask a local PE site for help. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Income guidelines snapshot: Colorado updates Medicaid/CHP+ income limits each April. As of April 2025, CHP+ accepts children up to about 260% FPL; use HCPF’s tables to see exact monthly amounts. (hcpf.colorado.gov)

Medicaid Buy‑In for Children with Disabilities

If your household is over regular Medicaid income, the Buy‑In program can cover your child with a disability up to 300% FPL with modest premiums.

• Premium tiers: $0/$70 / $90/$120 per month depending on adjusted monthly income (effective April 1, 2025). See HCPF’s table for your family size. Apply on PEAK, then submit the Disability Application. For questions call 1‑800‑711‑6994. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Tip: If your child can be added to an employer plan, Medicaid may require you to enroll if the employer pays at least 50% of premiums. (hcpf.colorado.gov)

EPSDT: Your strongest Medicaid right

• What it means: For every Medicaid‑enrolled child under 21, Colorado must cover medically necessary services—even if not covered for adults—and cannot impose arbitrary limits (like “10 PT visits per year”) when more is medically necessary. Ask your child’s provider to document medical necessity and submit a prior authorization if needed. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Real‑world use: If your child’s therapy hits a “soft limit,” ask the clinic to file a PAR (prior authorization request) citing EPSDT medical necessity. Colorado allows exceeding standard therapy unit limits when approved. (hcpf.colorado.gov)

Coordinating care and getting help

• Your Regional Organization (RAE): They can help with care coordination, finding specialists, mental health services, and social supports. Call Colorado Access 1‑800‑511‑5010, CCHA 1‑855‑627‑4685, Northeast Health Partners 1‑800‑541‑6870, or Health Colorado Inc. 1‑888‑502‑4185 (check your county). (healthfirstcolorado.com)

Non‑Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)

• Book rides: In the nine‑county Denver metro, call Transdev Health Solutions 303‑398‑2155 or 855‑489‑4999 at least 48 hours in advance. Outside metro areas, contact your local NEMT provider (see HCPF’s list). Mileage reimbursement and out‑of‑state medical trips are also coordinated through Transdev. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• New mileage change: For members in designated rural counties, round‑trip mileage limits increase to 125 miles effective September 30, 2025. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• If this doesn’t work: Ask your RAE for care coordination support. File member feedback using HCPF’s NEMT complaint webform if rides are missed or unsafe. (hcpf.colorado.gov)

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Home‑ and Community‑Based Waivers for Children

Colorado offers several Medicaid waivers that add services at home so you can avoid unnecessary institutional care.

What to do first

• Start with your local Case Management Agency (CMA): They screen for waivers and help with level‑of‑care assessments. Use the statewide CMA/CCB Directory to find the agency for your county. (hcpf.colorado.gov)

Key waivers for children in 2025

• Children with Complex Health Needs (CwCHN) Waiver: New program effective July 1, 2025 that merged CHCBS and CLLI to protect and expand services for medically complex kids. IHSS‑Health Maintenance Activities moved to Community First Choice. Families keep access to in‑home services like respite and palliative supports. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Children’s Extensive Support (CES) Waiver: For children with developmental disabilities who need significant behavioral/medical support. Requires ICF/IID level of care and Social Security disability standard. Services include respite, behavioral services, and home modifications. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Children’s Habilitation Residential Program (CHRP) Waiver: For youth needing residential habilitation due to intensive behavioral or mental health needs. Colorado is expanding CHRP to include Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) within targeting criteria while requiring nursing facility or inpatient psychiatric hospital level of care. (hcpf.colorado.gov)

Table—Colorado Children’s Waivers at a Glance

What to do if this doesn’t work: If you’re told there’s a waitlist or not eligible, ask for the decision in writing and the specific regulation cited. Then contact your CMA supervisor, your RAE care coordinator, or a local advocate such as The Arc (state office 303‑864‑9334) or Disability Law Colorado (1‑800‑288‑1376) for appeal help. (thearcofco.org, disabilitylawco.org)

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Cash and Financial Supports

SSI for children with disabilities

• How much: The 2025 federal SSI benefit rate for an eligible individual is $967/month. Colorado does not publish a uniform state supplement for all child recipients; your actual payment can vary with countable income. (ssa.gov)
• How to apply: Start the Child Disability Report online and SSA will call within 3–5 business days to finish your SSI application. Typical decision time is 6–8 months. Call 1‑800‑772‑1213 for appointments. Use the SSA Child Disability Starter Kit to prepare. (www-origin.ssa.gov, ssa.gov)
• Protect savings with ABLE: Up to $100,000 in an ABLE account is not counted as a resource for SSI. Learn how ABLE impacts benefits and see SSA’s ABLE rules. (ssa.gov)

Colorado Works (TANF)

• What it covers: Cash assistance plus work, training, and child‑care help for families with a child in the home. Amounts vary by county policy; ask your county office. Apply on PEAK or the MyCOBenefits app. (cdhs.colorado.gov)

What to do if this doesn’t work: If denied or the amount seems wrong, request a county conference or appeal through the CDHS Office of Appeals; your county must give you written appeal rights with deadlines. (cdhs.colorado.gov)

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Food and Nutrition

SNAP (Food Assistance)

• FY 2025 maximums (48 states): Household of 1 $292\ast \ast ,2\ast \ast$536, 3 $768\ast \ast ,4\ast \ast$975, 5 $1,158\ast \ast ,6\ast \ast$1,390, 7 $1,536\ast \ast ,8\ast \ast$1,756; each additional person $220. Apply on PEAK. (fns.usda.gov)
• Colorado gross income screen: Colorado lists gross income limits at up to 200% FPL (updated October 2024) for many households; check the current table on CDHS. (cdhs.colorado.gov)

WIC

• Income example: As of July 1, 2025, a family of four may qualify up to $59,478/year. If you already get Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR, you’re automatically income‑eligible. The Food Resource Hotline 1‑855‑855‑4626 can connect you to a nearby clinic. (cdphe.colorado.gov)
• Monthly fruit/veg benefit: Children $26\ast \ast ,pregnant/postpartum\ast \ast$47, fully/mostly breastfeeding $52 for FY 2025. (fns.usda.gov)

What to do if this doesn’t work: If your SNAP case stalls, call your county human services office and ask about expedited service, or contact the CDHS Client Services line noted on the county directory page. For WIC, ask your clinic for a supervisor if scheduling delays block enrollment. (cdhs.colorado.gov)

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Child Care and Respite

CCCAP child care help

• Who qualifies: Counties must serve families at or below 185% FPG and cannot serve above 85% of State Median Income. Some counties use waitlists or freezes; CDEC posts current county status and application options. (cdec.colorado.gov)
• Apply: Online, by mail, or via your county human/social services department. If you choose an unlicensed family/friend provider, ask your county how to set up a fiscal agreement before care starts. (cdec.colorado.gov)

Respite care

• Colorado Respite Coalition: A program of Easterseals Colorado linking families to respite options statewide; contact CRC or call Easterseals/CRC at 303‑233‑1666. (coloradorespitecoalition.org, archrespite.org)
• Family Support Services Program (FSSP): State funds administered via CMAs/CCBs for expenses beyond typical family costs (e.g., assistive tech, respite). Funding amounts are prioritized by “most in need” and vary by annual allocations. Contact your CMA. (hcpf.colorado.gov)

What to do if this doesn’t work: If CCCAP is frozen in your county, ask your caseworker about alternative supports (TANF child care, child‑welfare child care, Universal Preschool hours). For respite funding gaps, ask your CMA about FSSP and any local grants they administer. (cdec.colorado.gov)

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Special Education and Early Intervention

Birth to 2 years: Early Intervention

• Action first: Refer today via the statewide number 1‑888‑777‑4041 or use the Centralized Referral System. Services can begin before a formal diagnosis. (cde.state.co.us)

Ages 3–5: Child Find and preschool special education

• Action first: Contact your local Child Find team to request screening/evaluation. Services are free and provided in inclusive preschool settings. Use the CDE directory to find your district contact. (cde.state.co.us)

If you hit a wall with the school

• Mediation at no cost: Call 720‑237‑1610 or use the CDE mediation request form. (cde.state.co.us)
• State complaint or due process: Use CDE’s model forms and filing instructions; recent address for filings is at 201 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. (cde.state.co.us)

What to do if this doesn’t work: Reach out to local advocacy like The Arc chapter in your county (state office 303‑864‑9334) or Disability Law Colorado (303‑722‑0300 or 800‑288‑1376) for individualized help. (thearcofco.org, disabilitylawco.org)

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Transportation, Housing, and Utilities

Getting to appointments

• NEMT recap: Book through Transdev in metro Denver (303‑398‑2155 / 855‑489‑4999). Rural members: call providers listed for your county or ask your RAE to assist. File complaints via HCPF webform if needed. (hcpf.colorado.gov)

Housing contacts

• Public Housing Agencies: Use HUD’s PHA locator or call 800‑955‑2232 for voucher/public housing contacts. (hud.gov)
• HUD resources in Colorado: See HUD’s Colorado page for disability resources, Area Agencies on Aging, and other contacts. (hud.gov)

Heat and energy

• LEAP season: Applications are accepted Nov 1 – Apr 30 each year. Income up to 60% of state median may qualify; call 1‑866‑HEAT‑HELP (1‑866‑432‑8435). Apply on PEAK during the season. (cdhs.colorado.gov)

What to do if this doesn’t work: Ask your county human services office about local rental/utility aid or emergency TANF. HUD‑approved housing counselors (800‑569‑4287) can help with landlord issues and stability planning. (hud.gov)

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Paid Leave and Work

Colorado FAMLI paid leave for caregivers

• Benefit amount: Wage replacement is 90% of your average weekly wage up to 50% of the state average weekly wage, and 50% of the remainder, subject to a weekly maximum. New claims filed on or after July 1, 2025 have a maximum of $1,381.45\ast \ast perweek;earlier2025claimswerecappedat\ast \ast$1,324.21. Most workers can take up to 12 weeks (up to 16 weeks for pregnancy/childbirth complications). Apply in My FAMLI+ or call 1‑866‑CO‑FAMLI. (famli.colorado.gov)

Vocational rehabilitation for teens and parents

• DVR services: The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation provides assistive technology, job coaching, and transition services. Email CDLE_voc.rehab@state.co.us to connect. (cdle.colorado.gov)

What to do if this doesn’t work: Ask DVR to explain appeal rights or request a supervisor review. For workplace leave conflicts, ask FAMLI about “Designated Representative” filing and talk to your employer’s HR in writing. (famli.colorado.gov)

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Phone and Internet

• Lifeline: Households at or below 135% FPG or in qualifying programs may get $9.25/month\ast \ast forbroadbandor\ast \ast$5.25 for voice (voice support extended through at least Dec 1, 2025). Apply via the National Verifier. (usac.org)
• ACP ended: The Affordable Connectivity Program ended June 1, 2024. Some ISPs still offer low‑cost plans—ask your provider. See FCC ACP wind‑down details. (fcc.gov)

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Local Organizations That Show Up for Families

• The Arc of Colorado and local chapters: Advocacy for IEPs, waivers, and services. State office 303‑864‑9334 with 14+ local chapters statewide. (thearcofco.org)
• Disability Law Colorado (Protection & Advocacy): Intake 303‑722‑0300 or 800‑288‑1376. Help with special education, abuse/neglect, housing discrimination, accessibility. (disabilitylawco.org)
• Colorado Respite Coalition (Easterseals): Respite navigation, trainings; 303‑233‑1666. (archrespite.org)
• Hunger Free Colorado: Food Resource Hotline 1‑855‑855‑4626 (English/Spanish). (cdphe.colorado.gov)

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Diverse Communities

• LGBTQ+ single mothers: Ask your RAE for affirming behavioral‑health providers and care coordination. Many RAEs can connect you to local support groups and gender‑affirming care resources within Medicaid networks. Member contact numbers: Colorado Access 1‑800‑511‑5010, CCHA 1‑855‑627‑4685, Northeast Health Partners 1‑800‑541‑6870, Health Colorado 1‑888‑502‑4185. (healthfirstcolorado.com)
• Single mothers with disabilities or with disabled children: Ask for EPSDT when medically necessary services are denied or capped, and request care coordination through your RAE. Use the CMA directory to explore waiver eligibility (CwCHN, CES, CHRP). (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Veteran single mothers: Combine VA supports with state programs; HUD notes VOAC’s Veteran Services Center 720‑501‑3367 for housing support. DVR can coordinate with VA for job services. (hud.gov)
• Immigrant and refugee single moms: Many children qualify for Medicaid/CHP+ regardless of parent status. WIC confers “adjunct” income eligibility if you’re on Medicaid/SNAP/TANF. Use language access at Medicaid and CDE for IEP meetings—ask for an interpreter. (cdphe.colorado.gov)
• Tribal‑specific resources: Medicaid covers care statewide; households on Tribal lands previously eligible for ACP should note the program ended—ask your ISP about low‑cost plans. For housing vouchers on Tribal lands, contact your tribe or Tribally Designated Housing Entity as HUD directs. (hud.gov)
• Rural single moms with limited access: New NEMT rural mileage cap of 125 miles round‑trip helps; ask clinics about telehealth. For waivers, your CMA can coordinate providers across regions. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Single fathers raising disabled children: All programs here are gender‑neutral. Use the same Medicaid, waiver, and school‑based processes.
• Language access: Health First Colorado and CDE offer free interpreters; SSA offers multilingual assistance for SSI applications. Call 1‑800‑772‑1213 and request an interpreter. (www-origin.ssa.gov)

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Resources by Region

• Denver Metro: Transdev rides 303‑398‑2155; RAEs include Colorado Access (1‑800‑511‑5010). AdvocacyDenver (The Arc chapter) 303‑831‑7733. (hcpf.colorado.gov, healthfirstcolorado.com, thearcofco.org)
• Pikes Peak/Colorado Springs: The Resource Exchange 719‑380‑1100 (CMA/CCB). The Arc Pikes Peak Region 719‑471‑4800. (hcpf.colorado.gov, thearcofco.org)
• Northern Colorado (Larimer/Weld): Foothills Gateway 970‑267‑8700 (Larimer CMA via directory), Weld County CMA 970‑400‑6950; The Arc of Larimer 970‑204‑6991. (hcpf.colorado.gov, thearcofco.org)
• Western Slope/Grand Junction: Rocky Mountain Health Plans CMA 800‑346‑4643; The Arc Mesa County 970‑245‑5775. (hcpf.colorado.gov, thearcofco.org)
• Pueblo/Southern Colorado: The Resource Exchange CMA 719‑380‑1100; The Arc of Pueblo 719‑545‑5845. (hcpf.colorado.gov, thearcofco.org)

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Tables You Can Screenshot

Table—Medicaid Buy‑In Premiums for Children (Effective April 1, 2025)

See HCPF’s full premium table by family size. (hcpf.colorado.gov)

Table—SNAP Maximum Monthly Allotments, FY 2025 (Oct 1, 2024–Sep 30, 2025)

USDA FNS FY 2025 COLA. (fns.usda.gov)

Table—Colorado FAMLI Caregiver Leave Snapshot 2025

Sources include FAMLI rules and updates. (famli.colorado.gov)

Table—WIC FY 2025 Fruit & Vegetable Benefits

USDA WIC Policy Memo FY 2025 CVB amounts. (fns.usda.gov)

Table—Who to Call

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Application Checklist

• Identity and SSNs: Your ID, your child’s birth certificate and SSN (if available). For immigrants, bring any immigration documents.
• Income proof: Last 30 days of pay stubs, child support orders and payments, Social Security/VA letters.
• Housing and utilities: Lease and recent bills for SNAP/LEAP deductions.
• Medical documentation: Diagnoses, therapy notes, IEP/IFSP, lists of medications, and a letter from the provider describing functional needs for EPSDT/waivers.
• School records: IEP/504, progress reports, evaluation dates.
• Bank info: For SSI/ABLE, bring bank names and balances; consider opening an ABLE account to protect savings. (ssa.gov)

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Missing the EPSDT card: Not asking your provider to cite “EPSDT medical necessity” when therapy caps hit.
• Waiting for a phone call: After applying on PEAK, call your county or the Member Contact Center within 3–5 days to confirm documents were received. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Skipping the CMA: Families often apply for waivers without contacting the CMA/CCB. The CMA is the gatekeeper—call them early. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Transportation last‑minute: NEMT generally needs 48 hours notice; schedule sooner if you can. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Counting ABLE savings the wrong way: SSI ignores the first $100,000 in an ABLE account; regular savings can make you ineligible. (ssa.gov)

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Real‑World Examples

• Pueblo mom with a child on tube feeds: Applied for Medicaid Buy‑In and CwCHN waiver; CMA approved palliative/respite supports; EPSDT covered extra feeding supplies beyond standard limits once the provider submitted a PAR and medical necessity letter. NEMT reimbursed mileage for GI clinic. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Aurora mom managing autism behaviors: Child qualified for CES; The Arc helped at the IEP meeting; when ABA hours were initially capped, the provider resubmitted with EPSDT justification and prior authorization for more units. (hcpf.colorado.gov)

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Timelines You Can Expect

• Medicaid/CHP+ eligibility: Up to 45 days or 90 days if disability determination is needed. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• SSI child claim: Usually 6–8 months; keep phone/address updated with SSA. (www-origin.ssa.gov)
• FAMLI benefit approvals: Often within 2–4 weeks when documents are complete; weekly benefits paid after leave start. (Check My FAMLI+ for current status.) (famli.colorado.gov)

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10 Colorado‑Specific FAQs

• Q: How do I know which RAE I’m in:
  A: Check your Health First Colorado ID card, your enrollment letter, or call 303‑839‑2120 or 1‑888‑367‑6557. (healthfirstcolorado.com)
• Q: Do Medicaid‑enrolled kids have copays:
  A: Children under 19 generally have $0 copays for covered services. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Q: Can I get rides to my child’s therapies:
  A: Yes, if you have Medicaid and no other ride. Call Transdev 303‑398‑2155 or 855‑489‑4999 (metro), or your local NEMT provider. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Q: Is there a way to keep my child’s Medicaid if our income is higher:
  A: The Medicaid Buy‑In for Children with Disabilities allows coverage up to 300% FPL with premiums. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Q: What if Early Intervention or the school says we have to wait:
  A: For 3–5, request Child Find screening now; for disagreements, request CDE mediation (720‑237‑1610) or file a state complaint. (cde.state.co.us, cde.state.co.us)
• Q: What SNAP amount can a family of four get in 2025:
  A: Up to $975/month before deductions. (fns.usda.gov)
• Q: Can WIC and SNAP be used together:
  A: Yes. WIC provides specific foods and a monthly fruit/veg benefit (e.g., $26 for kids). SNAP is a separate EBT benefit. (fns.usda.gov)
• Q: What if my child needs more therapy than the clinic says is covered:
  A: Ask the provider to request prior authorization for additional units under EPSDT medical necessity; arbitrary caps aren’t allowed. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Q: My internet discount ended—what now:
  A: ACP ended June 1, 2024. See Lifeline ($9.25\ast \ast broadbandor\ast \ast$5.25 voice) and ask your ISP about low‑cost plans. (fcc.gov, usac.org)
• Q: Where do I find waiver case management contacts for my county:
  A: Use HCPF’s statewide Case Management Agency Directory. (hcpf.colorado.gov)

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What to Do When You’re Stuck

• Ask for things in writing: Denials, reasons, and the exact rule cited.
• Escalate smartly: CMA supervisor → RAE care coordination → State grievance form if needed.
• Document every call: Date/time, name, and what was promised.

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About This Guide

Compiled by the ASingleMother.org Editorial Team

This guide uses official sources from Colorado Department of Human Services, HCPF, CDE, USDA, SSA, HUD, and established nonprofits. It follows our published standards for source verification, link testing, and timely updates. See our methodology and accuracy commitments in our Editorial Standards. Last verified September 2025, next review April 2026.

Our research process emphasizes primary sources and cross‑checks (e.g., SNAP amounts from USDA FY 2025 COLA; SSI 2025 FBR from SSA; Colorado waiver changes from HCPF). We correct verified errors within 48 hours at info@asinglemother.org.

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Disclaimer

Important: Programs change. Benefit amounts, deadlines, and eligibility rules can shift with new laws, state budgets, or federal updates. Always confirm details with the official agency, your county human services office, or your case manager. This guide is informational and not legal advice, and using it does not create an advisor‑client relationship. For your security, do not email full SSNs or medical records to us—send corrections only to info@asinglemother.org.

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Source Notes and Key Citations

• Medicaid/CHP+ & Buy‑In: HCPF application/contact, income tables, Buy‑In premiums. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• EPSDT and therapy limits: Colorado EPSDT policy and PT/OT limits with PAR process. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• Waivers: CwCHN merger and CES/CHRP pages. CMA directory. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• SSI: 2025 FBR $967, child application process, timelines. ABLE exclusions. (ssa.gov, www-origin.ssa.gov)
• SNAP/WIC: FY 2025 USDA amounts; Colorado WIC income press release; FY 2025 CVB amounts ($26/$47/$52). (fns.usda.gov, cdphe.colorado.gov)
• FAMLI: Weekly maximums and updates for 2025; program basics. (famli.colorado.gov)
• NEMT: Transdev numbers, rural mileage update. (hcpf.colorado.gov)
• RAEs: Member phone lines by region. (healthfirstcolorado.com)
• LEAP: Season dates and 2024‑25 income screen. (cdhs.colorado.gov)
• Lifeline/ACP: Lifeline rules and ACP wind‑down. (usac.org, fcc.gov)
• Early Intervention/Child Find: CDE/Child Find directory and contacts. (cde.state.co.us)
• Advocacy contacts: The Arc of Colorado, Disability Law Colorado, Colorado Respite Coalition. (thearcofco.org, disabilitylawco.org, archrespite.org)

If you find an error or a link that doesn’t work, email info@asinglemother.org and we’ll investigate within 48–72 hours per our policy.

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