IHSS | Colorado Medicaid

Health Maintenance Activities

Bridging the gap between medical care and daily life by supporting individuals with health-related tasks at home under physician guidance.

Overview

Supporting Health Between Medical Appointments

Health Maintenance Activities (HMA) are approved health-related tasks that trained caregivers perform to help individuals manage their health conditions at home. These tasks go beyond standard personal care, addressing specific clinical needs as directed by a licensed healthcare provider.

Through Colorado’s Health First Colorado (Medicaid) and Community First Choice (CFC) benefit, eligible individuals can receive health maintenance support as part of their IHSS plan. Our caregivers coordinate closely with physicians, nurses, and case managers to ensure care is consistent, safe, and properly documented.

Health Maintenance Activities
What's Included

Health Maintenance Services We Provide

Our caregivers coordinate closely with physicians, nurses, and case managers to ensure care is consistent, safe, and properly documented.

Approved Health-Related Tasks

Assistance with specific health tasks as authorized by a physician or licensed health professional and approved under IHSS guidelines.

Chronic Condition Support

Ongoing assistance for individuals managing diabetes, heart disease, COPD, and other long-term health conditions at home.

Physician & Nurse Coordination

Regular communication with healthcare providers to ensure health tasks are performed correctly and care needs are updated.

Ongoing Monitoring

Observation and reporting of changes in health status, symptoms, or condition to ensure timely response and care plan updates.

Medication Support

Reminders and assistance with prescribed medication routines to promote adherence and prevent complications.

Care Documentation

Thorough documentation of care activities and observations to keep the full care team informed and aligned.

Who We Help

Who Benefits From Health Maintenance Activities?

Our services are available to eligible individuals enrolled in Health First Colorado (Medicaid).

Chronic Condition Patients

Individuals managing ongoing conditions who need consistent health-related support between medical visits.

Post-Surgical Recovery

People recovering from surgery or hospitalization who require health monitoring and task assistance at home.

Complex Care Needs

Individuals with complex health profiles who benefit from structured, supervised health maintenance support at home.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact Prime Community Care to learn how Health Maintenance Activities can be included in your IHSS care plan.