Medicaid

Medicaid is state mandated, what each state determines and funds, the Federal government matches in block grants.  So what the State of Colorado does is not what the State of California does or any other state.

Medicaid is for people who have spent down their life savings and need financial help or welfare.

Medicaid will pay for LTC services in most Nursing Homes in Colorado and the rooms are semi-private.  Very few Assisted Living Facilities take Medicaid and at this time is a very limited option.

Home care can be received under Home and Community based services (HCBS).

To qualify for Medicaid in the State of Colorado in 2002 see charts below: