Missouri service area

Consumer-Directed services

Consumer Directed Services (CDS) is a Missouri Medicaid program that is authorized by the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). This program pays for a caregiver, your family or your friend, to provide care services to you in your own home. The program aims to help you maintain or increase your independence with daily living activities.

Serving consumers in Jackson, Platte, Clay, and Cass Counties

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Direct Your Own Care

CDS allows you to direct your own care. You are responsible for selecting the right caregiver for you! You will train, manage, and direct your caregiver to meet your needs. A caregiver can be anyone you choose but not your spouse.

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Are You Eligible?

  • Do you have active Missouri Medicaid?
  • Do you have a physical disability that requires you to have assistance?
  • Can you self-direct your own care?
  • Can you supervise someone to make sure they provide you good care?

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We can Ensure your caregiver meets all Missouri requirements

This includes background checks and completing all payroll and taxes for your caregiver.

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Missouri Location

Address

2300 Main St., Suite 900 Kansas City, MO 64108 Phone: 816-448-3284

Hours

  • Weekdays - 8AM to 5PM
  • Saturday - 11AM to 4PM