What is the Developmental Disability Waiver?

The DD Medicaid Waiver provides assistance up to 24 hours/day, 7 days/week according to an individuals priority of needs. This program includes a range of services, such as residential (in the home), day programs, behavioral, transportation, and employment assistance. Enrollments are limited by the state and there is a waiting list. Those on the CES are able to transition to the adult I/DD Waiver at the age of 18, if qualified. The process can begin up to a year prior to turning 18. Many goals are met with the help of our agency, enabling a smooth transition.

How Can it Benefit Me?

• Residential Services and Supports with paid family caregivers, host homes, independent living, and group homes

• Vision and Dental

• Supported Employment

• Day Habilitation Services

• Non-Medical Transportation

• Specialized Medical Equipment

• A team on your side to navigate the process and ensure your needs are met

Am I Eligible?

Age

• 18 years and older—start the process at 17 1/2 

Financial

• Long-Term Care Medicaid Criteria

• Meets Social Security Disability Definition and Financial Requirements for Health First Colorado (Medicaid)

Determination

• Determined to have a DD by a Community Centered Board (CCB). Your Case Manager works with the family, medical providers, intake nurses to assess the needs of the individual

Daily Living

• The individual requires support completing some or all activities of daily living (dressing, bathing, toileting, eating, incontinence care)

Our Services 

·         Managing the Medicaid Developmental Disability (DD) Waiver for individuals/families wanting a new agency,         adults receiving the DD Waiver from the waitlist, and clients preparing to turn 18 years old

·         Federal and State Tax Free income for live-in Caregivers.  Medicare and FICA taxes continue

·         Supporting family members, hired relatives, or friends to become paid caregivers or respite providers. Our           staff receive comprehensive training.

·         Client led Person Centered support plans and Goal setting, Supportive Community Connector program

·         Planning and support for aging parents and your loved ones future support and care

·         Medication Administration Training (QMAP), CPR, First Aid, and G-tube training

·         Transportation and Mileage

·         No License (CNA) required

·         We partner with your Medicaid Case Manager to help your child on the CES Medicaid Waiver transition to              adult services. If you are unhappy with your current agency and need a change, or caring for an adult that just       received their DD Waiver from the wait list.

·         We help you with the requirements and training to become a paid caregiver

·         Following all Regulations, HIPPA, MANE reporting, Background checks (CAPS and CBI)

      We take a smaller reimbursement for service management than most PASA's. We have time for you, being a           smaller agency.

Who Are We

Tammy and Gayle are both Nurses with 57 years combined Nursing Service and 16 years combined

I/DD waiver program management beginning our own business July 2024. We have a passion for individuals with disabilities and supporting their goals as they become adults and as they age. We work with families of various backgrounds and

ethnicities. We support the client and their family as they advocate for their needs, facilitate consumer-directed care, fostering a compassionate relationship, and maintaining in home and community services.

All are welcome regardless of race, religion, or sexual orientation.

*Members of (DDNA) Developmental Disability Nurses Association

*Members of (CANDD) Colorado Association of Nurses for the Developmentally Disabled

*Supporters of (HRC) Human Rights Committee

*Supporters of (ACLU) American Civil Liberties Union

Let your Case Manager know that you want to work with Integrity Colorado PASA Nurses, LLC

We provide excellent services and systems administration to people receiving services in Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Jefferson, Summit, Larimer, and Weld Counties.

Things to do for your child at age 17, prior to becoming an adult:

  ·       Help them obtain a Colorado State ID (hard to help get that once they are 18)

·       Obtain Guardianship – Guardianship Alliance is a good place to start:                                  www.abilityconnectioncolorado.org/guardianshipallianceofcolorado/

·   Help them open a checking account in their name, parent/guardian as co-signer. (any ability is ok) Their SSI check will be direct deposited there. It is expected that the Individual/Guardian will withdraw money for the individuals rent, clothing, food, therapy, stuff they want, need, cash for them

·   Take CPR and First Aid, we have resources.

·   Sign up for Medication Administration Class (QMAP) with us - free class

·   G-tube training provided at start of care - Free Class and training.

·   Ensure they have a current MD and Dentist

    Identify a back - up caregiver to train with you! Spouse, friend, teacher, etc

We offer 401K, Monthly pay through ADP so no contracting required

            CALL Tammy or Gayle so we can support you and your case manager in transition

We Look Forward to Meeting YOU!!

Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) Training Provided Free by:

QMAP Direct, LLC (Gayle)  and  Altitude QMAP Training, LLC (Tammy)

We are excited to provide excellent services and systems administration to people receiving services in:

Adams County

Arapahoe County 

Douglas County 

Boulder County 

Broomfield County

Denver County

Clear Creek County

Gilpin County

Jefferson County

Summit County 

Larimer, and 

Weld Counties.