Updates To Community Connector Rate, Policy & Limits In the Children’s Extensive Supports (CES) & Children’s Habilitative Residential Program (CHRP) Waivers

On January 15, 2026, the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing published this internal memo regarding updates to the Community Connector rate, policy, and limits in the Children's Extensive Supports (CES) and Children's Habilitative Residential Program (CHRP) waivers. This Operational Memo informs Members, families, provider agencies, and Case Management Agencies (CMAs) about upcoming changes to the Community Connector benefit, including a revised reimbursement rate, a new minimum age requirement, a reduced annual unit limit, and clarified authorization, and exception requirements, according to the document . . .