Promising Practices in HCBS: Colorado- Simplified Access to Nursing Home Alternatives
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Summary
The State of Colorado has established Single Entry Point (SEP) agencies that provide an access point for several publicly funded long-term supports for people with disabilities, including older people, people with physical disabilities, people living with AIDS, and people with brain injuries. SEP agencies provide education to individuals about available options and provide easier access for individuals and families to the programs. This report describes the SEP system in Colorado.
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Single Point of Entry; home and community based services; Single Entry Point; simplified access;
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Latrice
Burrell
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
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latrice.burrell@state.co.us