Red Ember policy updates https://redember.app/news/ Disability and Medicaid policy changes for families, state by state. en-us Kentucky waiver waitlists: Provider Attestation due January 31, 2027 https://redember.app/news/kentucky/waiver-waitlist-provider-attestation-due/ https://redember.app/news/kentucky/waiver-waitlist-provider-attestation-due/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Kentucky If someone in your family is on Kentucky's Michelle P. or HCB waiver waitlist, a signed Provider Attestation is due by January 31, 2027 to stay on it. Colorado Medicaid: some immigrants lose eligibility, kids under 19 stay eligible https://redember.app/news/colorado/immigrant-eligibility-narrows-children-stay/ https://redember.app/news/colorado/immigrant-eligibility-narrows-children-stay/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Colorado Starting October 2026, some lawfully present immigrants lose Health First Colorado and CHP+. Children under 19 and pregnant members stay qualified. Colorado changes how ABA therapy requests are reviewed on December 1, 2026 https://redember.app/news/colorado/aba-therapy-review-criteria-change/ https://redember.app/news/colorado/aba-therapy-review-criteria-change/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Colorado From December 1, 2026, Colorado Medicaid uses a national checklist to review new requests for kids' behavioral therapy, including ABA. Kentucky's waiver division has a new name on its letters https://redember.app/news/kentucky/waiver-division-renamed/ https://redember.app/news/kentucky/waiver-division-renamed/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Kentucky Kentucky's waiver division is now the Division of Long-Term Services and Supports. Phone numbers, programs and deadlines did not change. Kentucky waiver waitlists: 19,076 people waiting statewide https://redember.app/news/kentucky/newer-waiver-waitlist-counts/ https://redember.app/news/kentucky/newer-waiver-waitlist-counts/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Kentucky Kentucky shared newer waiver waitlist counts: 19,076 people waiting statewide as of August 17, 2026. This is a count, not a change to services. Kentucky's new CHILD waiver is now taking applications https://redember.app/news/kentucky/new-child-waiver-now-enrolling/ https://redember.app/news/kentucky/new-child-waiver-now-enrolling/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Kentucky Kentucky's CHILD waiver, for kids and youth up to age 21 with high-intensity behavioral health or developmental needs, is now accepting applications. Colorado Medicaid: shorter retroactive coverage starting January 1, 2027 https://redember.app/news/colorado/shorter-retroactive-medicaid-coverage-2027/ https://redember.app/news/colorado/shorter-retroactive-medicaid-coverage-2027/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Colorado For Colorado Medicaid applications filed on or after January 1, 2027, coverage for past medical bills will reach back 1 or 2 months instead of 3. Colorado's children's HCBS satisfaction survey email is real, and optional https://redember.app/news/colorado/childrens-hcbs-satisfaction-survey/ https://redember.app/news/colorado/childrens-hcbs-satisfaction-survey/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Colorado Families of Colorado kids on CES, CwCHN, CHRP or CFC may get a survey email starting October 5, 2026. It is real, and answering is optional. Colorado allows the yearly reassessment and support-plan meeting on one day https://redember.app/news/colorado/reassessment-and-support-plan-same-day/ https://redember.app/news/colorado/reassessment-and-support-plan-same-day/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Colorado Colorado HCBS members can now have the yearly reassessment visit and support-plan meeting on the same day, if they prefer. Effective September 23, 2026.