C.R.S. § 25.5-6-1101

As used in this part 11, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Attendant support” means any action to assist an eligible person in accomplishing activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and habilitative and health-related tasks. Such activities include, but are not limited to, personal care services, household services, cognitive services, mobility services, and health-related tasks. (2) “Authorized representative” means an individual designated by the eligible person, by the parent of a minor, or by the legal guardian of the eligible person if the eligible person cannot demonstrate sound judgment to his or her primary care physician, who has the judgment and ability to assist the eligible person in acquiring and utilizing services under this part 11. The extent of the authorized representative’s involvement shall be determined upon designation. (3) “Consumer-directed” means that an eligible person receives a direct payment through a voucher and employs, trains, and in other ways manages the person who provides his or her attendant support. The direct payment through a voucher that is received by an eligible person to pay for attendant support shall not be counted as income for purposes of determining eligibility for medicaid and other state programs that use income to determine eligibility. (4) [Editor’s note: This version of subsection (4) is effective until July 1, 2025.] “Eligible person” means a person who is eligible to receive services under parts 3 to 12 of this article or any other home- and community-based service waiver for which the state department has federal waiver authority. (4) [Editor’s note: This version of subsection (4) is effective July 1, 2025.] “Eligible person” means a person who is eligible to receive services pursuant to part 19 of this article 6. (5) “Primary care physician” means a physician who is the primary provider of physician services to the eligible person or who is familiar with the eligible person’s needs and capabilities. (6) [Editor’s note: This version of subsection (6) is effective until July 1, 2025.] “Qualified services” means services provided under the eligible person’s applicable waiver program and attendant support. (6) [Editor’s note: This version of subsection (6) is effective July 1, 2025.] “Qualified services” means services provided under the eligible person’s community first choice option.