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Maureen’s insights on disability-related issues and Colorado’s Medicaid benefits system.
Are you a disabled adult who wants to earn more income and still get Medicaid coverage? Read this!
If you’re a disabled working adult, you may be afraid that you’ll earn too much money and be disqualified from Medicaid medical insurance. Learn about the Adult Buy-in Program that allows you to earn more AND keep your Medicaid!
Downtime During Winter? Get Organized and Gain More Control!
Get organized and gain more control! Advice on how to organize both digital files and hardcopy documents. Knowing where everything is and how to access it will keep you prepared for any situation!
Medicaid: Big Impacts You Need to Know for 2025
Get on top of the biggest Colorado Medicaid changes coming in 2025. You need to know about the launch of Community First Colorado (CFC), two children’s waivers that are being combined, the waitlist for the DD waiver, and potential budget cuts.
Colorado Medicaid Changes in 2025: Badass Insights You Need to Know for the Road Ahead
The Badass gives her insights on three big changes in Colorado Medicaid coming in 2025, including: changes to Community First Choice, the CHRP waiver expansion, and two children’s waivers being combined into the new CwCHN waiver.
You can get paid to take care of your disabled loved one - here’s how.
Parents and family members can get paid to take care of their disabled loved one. Learn about the Colorado and federal options that can help your family increase its income.
How do you know which waiver to choose?
How do you know which of Colorado’s 10 Medicaid waivers you should choose? There are nuances to selecting the right waiver. Our advice and resources help you make this big decision!
Desperate for ME-TIME? How to find respite care!
As the parent of a disabled child, you understand the need to take a break from your caretaking duties so you can focus on yourself, your relationships, your career or having fun. Learn how to find respite care service providers and get more me-time.
EXHAUSTED from taking care of your disabled child? The CES Waiver may be for you.
The primary caregiver of a disabled child often suffers from years of poor sleep due to nighttime caretaking. This has negative impacts on intimate partnerships, health, weight, cognitive health and employment. If this is your situation, explore the CES waiver.
Colorado’s 10 Medicaid Waivers: Which is Best for Your Disabled Loved One?
Learn about the ten Colorado Medicaid waivers that are available for disabled citizens to help determine which waiver may be best for your disabled loved one.
How to Handle the Service Provider Capacity Crisis
For disabled people on a Colorado Medicaid waiver, there's a lack of service providers. Learn how the system got this way, badass solutions that can fix it, and how you can find providers.
What’s wrong with Colorado Medicaid and disability services?
Maureen Welch explains what's wrong with Colorado's Medicaid disability benefits system and provides badass suggestions for how to fix it, and how parents can advocate for themselves.
What’s a Medicaid Waiver?
NDC Founder Maureen Welch explains the basics of Medicaid waivers and why they’re life-long benefits are invaluable for any family with a disabled family member.

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