Medicaid Consumer Directed Services (CDS)
Let us help you take control of your in-home care with Consumer Directed Services, a state-funded Medicaid program managed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. We do the work. You get the help you need. It’s home health care simplified.
Choose Your Caregiver at No Cost to You.
You can take control of your in-home health care with Medicaid Consumer Directed Services (CDS), a state-funded home care financial assistance program. Managed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the CDS program is designed for individuals who require help at home. You choose your caregiver, and can even hire a family member or a friend to help you at home, at no cost to you.
To take part in the Medicaid Consumer Directed Services program, you must meet criteria based on income and level of need.
CDS Training and Support for Consumers (those who need care)
We want to help you make the most of this program by offering consumer directed services training and administrative support so you can manage your care. We assist you by:
- Training you to hire and supervise attendants
- Performing background checks on attendants
- Processing CDS payroll and billing
- Helping complete paperwork
- Assisting with problems that may arise
Why use CoxHealth at Home as your CDS agency?
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Call & talk to a live person
Filing paperwork with the state can be confusing. It’s much easier to talk through paperwork, get clarifications, and learn next steps through conversation – not a chat bot or email.
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Reduce the Guilt
Asking for help is hard – especially when your caregiver takes a break from their job to care for you. This program compensates your caregiver for their time – helping them out financially, making you feel better about the care you are getting in return.
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We Make it Easy
We work behind the scenes to ensure all of your paperwork is solid – like payroll, billing, background checks, and more. Have an HR question? We are here to help with that, too.
FAQ: Consumer Directed Services (CDS)
If You’re Interested in Receiving Help at Home Through CDS:
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Call us at 417-269-HOME and ask for Central Intake
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Tell them you’re interested in receiving help at home through CDS
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We’ll connect you with a resource specialist who will help you through the process
What does it mean to be a Caregiver in the CDS Program?
Caregivers in the CDS Program are typically family members, friends, or loved ones of the Consumer – the person needing care and support. They are chosen and hired by that person, and their tasks can include:
- Assisting with activities of daily living such as ambulation, bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Meal prep and help with feeding
- Helping with household chores and tasks
- Providing companionship and socialization
- Maintenance and help with equipment, aids, and prosthesis
CDS Caregivers work directly for the individual receiving care, rather than for a home care agency or other organization. Typically, CDS Consumers will hire a friend, family member or loved one, giving that person the opportunity to build an even closer, personal relationship and tailor a patient’s care to their specific needs and preferences. Additionally, the CDS Caregivers get paid for their time, which can be helpful if that individual is taking time away from their job, or changed their life circumstances to provide care.
Home is where you’re cared for.
CoxHealth at Home provides additional services for better care in your own home
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Fall prevention
CoxHealth at Home’s Lifeline system provides security in case of a medical emergency, a fall, a house fire, or anytime you are in need of immediate assistance.
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Wheelchair & Mobility Support
Just because you have mobility issues doesn’t mean you should lose your ability to get around. We’ll assess your environment, identify your mobility equipment needs to help the most, and train you on their use.