News: SLS and CES Change Update Center
February 19,2010
DAL #DD2010-1
Implementation of Home and Community Based Services Supported Living Services (HCBS-SLS) Waiver Amendment to change Services plan Authorization Levels.
Letter - Attachment
September 18,2009
Fiscal Year 2010 Rate Reductions
Documents that provide information regarding the rate reductions required to meet the budget shortfall for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
CDHS Letter to Families -
ACS Rate Form
August 24,2009
Letter from Sharon Jacksi, Director of DDD to family members
Documents to communicate to stakeholders as to why changes are necessary to the Home and Community Based Services Supported Living Services (HCBS-SLS) waiver and to describe what those changes are.
Letter to Families - Service Rates as of 7/1/09 - Service Definitions
August 12,2009
Consumer/Family Forum on Changes in the SLS and CES Services
The State of Colorado, Division for Developmental Disabilities leaders are making themselves available to bring you the latest information via an open forum on August 17, 2009.
The Arc – Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties along with DDRC encourage you to share your questions, comments and concerns with policy-makers from the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division for Developmental Disabilities. Dr. Jacksi and other State staff will be available to answer questions and hear feedback from individuals in services, parents, guardians and other interested people. See details on the Consumer/Family Forum on Changes...
July 23,2009
New Supported Living Services (SLS) Information Process
The State of Colorado, Division for Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is the state unit which designed the recent changes in the implementation of the Supported Living Service system. Families have raised numerous questions about these changes and the effects on their family. DDD has indicated they were not happy with their original process for answering questions and they have created a new procedure. Individuals with concerns, complaints, issues and questions should now call Jo Kammerzell at 303.866.7450. She will log all questions, look at issues, trends and provide resolution to these matters.
July 1, 2009
State Releases Comparision of SLS Changes
The State releases a comparision of the SLS program prior to July 1st, 2009 to the new program.
June 22,2009
State Release FAQ for SLS Changes
The State releases the FAQs from June including responses to questions about respite location, rec passes, hearing aids, provision of personal care and respite, systemic issues about the authority to implement these changes, as well as lots of other information. Read the FAQ for SLS Changes...
June 16,2009
Letter to Community Based Services Waiver Participants about Waiver Changes
May 22,2009
Due Process Options for SLS and CES Waivers
Changes to the SLS and CES Waivers have prompted a call for more information on how to dispute support levels or appeal decisions to reduce, deny or change services or supports. This article summarizes the three levels of due process- complaints, disputes and appeals, and provides detail on their procedures. Read About Due Process Options...
May 22,2009
State Posts FAQs for CES and SLS Waivers
In a letter to the DD system, the Division of Developmental Disabilities has issued two documents on the CES & SLS Waivers. These documents provide answers to the questions that have been received [by the state] with respect to the waiver changes. Read the FAQs for CES and SLS Waivers...
May 21,2009
The Jeffco ARC and DDRC announce meetings to discuss SLS/CES changes
The Arc – Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties and the Developmental Disabilities Resource Center will be hosting meetings to discuss upcoming changes in the SLS/CES Medicaid waivers. The meetings will be held Wednesday, June 10th at 3:30 p.m. in the Twin Lakes Conference Rooms on the 2nd floor and Monday, June 15th at 6:30 p.m. in the Summit Room on the 1st floor. Meetings are in the DDRC Building located at 11177 W. 8th Avenue in Lakewood. Read about SLS/CES changes meeting...
May 21, 2009
Division of Developmental Disabilities issues directive on SLS/CES rates
The Division of Developmental Disabilities has issue a directive on the Supported Living Sevices (SLS) and Children's Extensive Services (CES) waivers that includes the final statewide standardized service rates. Read the director's message and rates.
May 13, 2009
State Proposed Changes to the SLS and CES Waivers
The State Division of Developmental Disabilities has issued a correction to its April 27th, 2009 letter concerning Supported Living Services (SLS) changes. The letter included an incorrect address for those wishing to comment or ask questions. The correct address is: DevelopmentalDisabilities.FAQ@state.co.us
Linked below are PDF files containing information from the State Division for Developmental Disabilities Director concerning planned SLS/CES changes. Revised documents updated as of 5/13/2009
Cover Letter · Attachment A · Attachment B · Attachment C · Attachment D
April 4, 2009
Information for SLS and CES Providers
As you know there continue to be major changes in the HCBS-DD (formerly Comprehensive services), HCBS-SLS and HCBS-CES waivers. Some of these changes have already happened and many will happen July 1, 2009. All three waivers need to be renewed as of July 1, 2009. DDRC has tried to keep everyone informed of these changes. However they are very complex and we only have limited information. Providers should carefully analyze these changes, their potential impact and be diligent in learning this evolving and complicated process. Read the SLS provider letter...
