CONSUMER-DIRECTED SERVICES
What is Consumer-Directed Services (CDS)?
CDS is a Medicaid-funded program that allows disabled or elderly people in Missouri on Medicaid to hire the caregiver of their choice to help with daily activities.
This caregiver, or personal care attendant (PCA), can be a friend, a neighbor, or a family member. The PCA can not be the Consumers spouse or legal guardian.
This service is COMPLETELY FREE to both the caregiver and elderly/disabled individual (consumer).
Get Assistance For
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Cooking / Meal Preparation
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Bathing
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Grooming
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Mobility
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Companionship
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Toileting Assistance
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Writing Letters / Reading
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Medication Reminders
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Housekeeping
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Assistance with Visitors
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Exercise
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Ostomy / Colostomy Hygiene
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Physician Office Visits
And Much More!
Consumer Eligibility Requirements
What qualifications do I need to start receiving CDS services?
Have Missouri Medicaid
Able to direct your own care
Have a disability
Need assistance with daily activities
Over the age of 18
Live in Missouri
If you are unsure if you qualify, call us and we will determine for you!
Personal Care Attendant Requirements
What qualifications do I need to become a Personal Care Attendant for CDS?
Be 18 years old or older
Pass a required background check
Be able to clean and care for disabled Consumers
Cannot be the spouse of the Consumer
Contact Holloman Care below and get your services started now. We will contact you to inform you if you're eligible.
You will then be contacted by the State of Missouri to complete a in-home assessment to see exactly what you need assistance with.
The State will give us your Plan of Care after you've completed your assessment. We will train your Personal Care Attendant on everything they will need to provide you the best care possible.