Colorado Family Care: HIFA Waiver Report
August 22, 2005 Colorado Family Care: HIFA Waiver Report States have used section 1115 waiver authority to meet a wide range of health policy objectives. Because each state operates within its own unique environment, it is difficult to make comparisons across states. However, the concept that has been developed by Colorado has some elements in common with other states. Like many other Health Insurance Flexibility and Accountability (HIFA) waivers, there are eligibility expansions. Also, there will be an employer sponsored insurance pilot where individuals with access to coverage through their employer will be allowed to choose between premium assistance and . . .
