Consumer Directed Services

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Consumer Directed Services-Hire your loved ones to take care of you! CDS is a Missouri Medicaid funded program, which allows the consumer who meets the qualifications to be the employer and have the freedom to hire their own personal care attendant. 

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Personal Care Attendants-provides assistance with activities of daily living to help maintain and increase independence, which include the following services:

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• Dressing and undressing

• Moving into and out of bed

• Meal preparation and cleanup

• Bathing and grooming

• Maintenance and use of prostheses, aids, equipment

• Shopping and essential transportation

• Housekeeping and Laundry

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Qualifications to receive CDS Services

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• Be at least 18 years of age

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• Proof of Medicaid eligibility

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• Able to direct his/her own self care

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• Capable of living independently with CDS

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• Have a physical disability preventing you from completing task on your own

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• Meet the level of care requirement set by the Division of Health and Senior Services (DHSS)

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Qualifications to serve as a PCA

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• Must not be consumer's spouse

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• Be at least 18 years or older

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• Meet the physical demands required to perform specified tasks

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• Agree to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA guidelines

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• Have a desire to assist individuals with disabilities

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• Each PCA is subject to a background screening

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