Course Summary

An overview of what Home and Community Based Services are, who is eligible for them, how and where they can be provided, and why they are a valuable part of the care continuum for those with behavioral health conditions.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this material, learners will be able to:

1. Gain awareness about the full array of Health First Colorado HCBS benefits​.
2. Learn how to identify individuals who are eligible for HCBS services. ​
3. Consider which HCBS service options are appropriate for those served by their organization. ​
4. Consider which HCBS services might be appropriate for their organization to offer based on: ​
   • The needs of those served.​
   • HCBS workforce and administrative requirements options. ​
   • Availability of Peer Support Specialists, Community Health Workers (CHWs), and other BH Workforce Extenders able to provide HCBS services​.

Learning Audience

This asynchronous course is designed for behavioral health providers seeking essential information on attaining and maintaining appropriate licensure and approvals, understanding regulatory requirements, and complying with updated standards in the State of Colorado.

Course Duration

• 25 minutes

External Content Notice

This learning content is housed and managed outside of the OwnPath Learning Hub system, and is shared in partnership with the Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing (HCPF).

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