Health Maintenance Activities in Colorado
Skilled Care at Home for Your Loved One
In Colorado, families have access to skilled care through the Community First Choice (CFC) program. At Entrust Health, we help family caregivers provide this care at home in a safe, familiar environment.
Health Maintenance Activities are tasks typically performed by a CNA, LPN, or RN. Under the In-Home Support Services (IHSS) program, Colorado waives the Nurse Practice Act, allowing families to hire and train trusted caregivers, including family members.
These services are ideal for individuals with chronic conditions, disabilities, or age-related health needs.
What Are Health Maintenance Activities?
Health Maintenance Activities go beyond traditional personal care. If a task is considered skilled and part of a health maintenance visit under IHSS, it may qualify as a Health Maintenance Activity. At Entrust Health, we partner with families to provide these services safely at home, enhancing independence and quality of life.
Health Maintenance Activities are routine, health-related tasks that help support normal bodily functioning when someone is unable to perform them on their own. These can take place in your home or community and may include help with:
- Skin Care
- Nail Care
- Oral Care
- Dressing
- Feeding
- Toileting
- Home Exercise Programs
- Medical Management
- Transfers
- Respiratory Care
Empowering Family Caregivers in Colorado
Through the IHSS program, family members in Colorado can become paid caregivers. Here’s how it works:
- Get trained by your loved one and have our licensed nursing team oversee and supervise you
- Earn income while caring for someone you love
- Deliver consistent, trusted care without needing to rely on outside caregivers
We’ll guide you through every step—training, paperwork and on-going support—so you feel confident and well-prepared in your family caregiving role.
Who We Serve
Entrust Health proudly serves individuals of all ages across Colorado, including:
- Children with special needs (pediatric care)
- Seniors and older adults choosing to age at home
- Adults with long-term or chronic conditions
- Individuals with physical or developmental disabilities
Our mission is to keep families together and provide compassionate, personalized care where it matters most—at home.
Why Choose Entrust Health for IHSS Health Maintenance Support?
Families trust Entrust Health because we offer:
Step-by-step enrollment support
Personal Care Worker Training
Fast, responsive support staff
Ongoing clinical oversight
Competitive caregiver compensation with benefits
We are here to make caregiving easier and more sustainable, so you can focus on what matters most
Medicaid & CFC Coverage for Health Maintenance Activities in Colorado
Health Maintenance Activities are available to Medicaid members enrolled in Community First Choice (CFC) or on the following waivers:
- EBD (Elderly, Blind, and Disabled)
- CHCBS (Children’s Home and Community Based Services)
- CIH (Complementary and Integrative Health)
If you’re on a waiver that doesn’t cover HMAs—such as the Support Living Services Waiver (SLS), Children’s Extensive Support Waiver (CES), Brain Injury Waiver (BI), or Community Mental Health Supports Waiver (CMHS)—you’ll need to transition to CFC during your Continued Stay Review (CSR) or sooner if you experience a significant change in health. Your Case Manager can guide you through this process.
Get Started with Health Maintenance Skilled Care Services for Your Loved One
Ready to explore your options? Whether you are a family member stepping into a caregiving role or someone receiving care, Entrust Health is here to help you access the support and services you need. Contact us today and learn how to get started.
Health Maintenance Activities FAQs
Yes. Under Colorado’s CFC program, family members can be trained and paid to provide care through IHSS.
No. While no license is required, you will be trained by the care recipient and supervised by Entrust Health’s licensed team.
Caregivers may assist with skilled care services related to care for the skin, nails, assistance with dressing, feeding and toileting, exercise, medical management, transferring and respiratory care, as outlined in the approved care plan.
Medicaid-eligible individuals who meet nursing facility-level care and are approved by their Case Manager.
Entrust Health manages caregiver onboarding, payroll, and compliance. We take care of the administrative work so you can focus on care.
Start by contacting Entrust Health. We’ll help you understand eligibility, connect with a Case Management Agency, and complete all program steps.
We serve families across the I-25 corridor and surrounding areas. Contact us to confirm service in your area.