Elderly, Blind and Disabled Waiver (EBD)
The Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for persons who are Elderly, Blind, or Disabled (EBD) provides assistance to people ages 65 and older who have a functional impairment, or are blind, or to people ages 18-64 who are physically disabled or have a diagnosis of HIV or AIDS, and require long-term supports and services in order to remain in a community setting.
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If you receive services through the EBD waiver, you are also eligible for all Health First Colorado covered services except nursing facility and long-term hospital care.
What can the EBD Waiver provide?
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Adult Day Services
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Alternative Care Facilities
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Consumer Directed Attendant Support Services (CDASS)
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Home Delivered Meals
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Home Modifications
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Homemaker Services (with Remote Supports options)
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In-Home Support Services (IHSS)
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Life Skills Training
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Medication Reminder
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Non-Medical Transportation
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Peer Mentorship
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Personal Care (with Remote Supports options)
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Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)
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Respite
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Transition Set
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Who is eligible for services?
To be eligible for the EBD waiver:
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You must be 18 years or older.
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If you are between the ages of 18 and 64, you must be blind or have a physical disability, or have a diagnosis of HIV or AIDS.
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If you are age 65 and older, you must have been determined to have a significant functional impairment
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You require long-term support services at a level comparable to services typically provided in a nursing facility
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Your income must be less than three times the current Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) limit per month
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​For a single person, your countable resources must be less than $2,000
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For a couple, the countable resources must be less than $3,000
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If you do not meet these financial requirements, you may be eligible through the Health First Colorado Buy-In Program for Working Adults with Disabilities
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How can I learn more or apply?
If you are currently enrolled with A&I Avenues, you can reach out to your case manager. Otherwise, you can do one of the following:
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Fill out the intake application by clicking on the following link: Intake Application
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Please note that this begins the process, but there are steps to follow should you be determined eligible. ​
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Call the Intake Navigator at (303) 439-7011
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Send us a message through our contact form by clicking on the following link: Contact Us
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