Children with Life Limiting Illness Waiver

Birth - 18 yrs.

Children with Life Limiting Illness Waiver helps children (throughout year 18) with a life-limiting illness. This waiver allows you to seek curative treatment while your child is receiving palliative care.

Visit the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing website for the most current information about the CLLI Waiver.

To qualify, your child..

  1. Is at risk of institutionalization in a hospital setting.
  2. Meets the Social Security Administration definition of disability.
  3. Is 18 years or younger.
  4. Has a life-limiting illness certified by a physician.
  5. Meets financial determination requirements as outlined in the Colorado Code of Regulations and as determined by your local Department of Human Services.

Services & Supports

  • Counseling/Bereavement Services
  • Expressive Therapy
  • Massage Therapy
  • Palliative/Supportive Care
  • Respite Care Services
  • Therapeutic Life Limiting Illness Support

Connected with DP and wanting to know more?

Contact your Case Manager (or Service Coordinator) for help or assistance

Not yet connected?

Not sure where to go?
Call our main line at
303-360-6600
Need to contact our Intake team?
Please complete our Intake Referral Form or leave a message with our intake team by calling 303-360-6600, ext. 3, then select the option to start services for Medicaid waivers or state general funded programs.
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