Self-Directed Care

Self-Direction may be able to help you stay in your home and community, supported by caregivers you know and trust, such as family or a friend already performing these tasks. This option offers more choice and control than the alternatives of an agency delivery model or other institutional setting. 

Self-Direction is paid for by Medicaid as a service option for people with long-term disabilities, chronic illnesses, or who are aging. Eligibility will vary per state.

Click on the next step in the journey to learn more about enrolling in Medicaid.

Already enrolled in Medicaid? Scroll down the main page to answer a few questions to help narrow down your next step based on your situation!

What is Medicaid? Medicaid is healthcare funded by federal and state governments. Medicaid usually covers medical care for people with low income and those with special health care needs, such as disabilities or chronic health conditions.

Self-Direction is funded by Medicaid in most cases, so first we need to see if you qualify for Medicaid or another state funding source.

• If you or your loved one are already enrolled, this step is complete!
• If you or your loved one aren't enrolled and you're not sure if you're eligible, we're here to help.

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What is a Medicaid waiver? - Medicaid waivers allow people who may not meet the income or asset requirements of Medicaid to access Medicaid benefits. It is an alternative that supports living at home rather than in an institution. Often, one of these benefits is self-direction.

Through Medicaid, you will need to meet institutional admissions standards and then enroll in the specific HCBS program offered by your state to sign up for any self-direction program. 

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• Enroll with a Financial Management Service (FMS) provider, like PPL, which will help you become established as the employer or co-employer. You get to be in the driver’s seat and manage your own support and services. Find out more about an FMS here.
  
  
• Hire a caregiver - If you don't have someone in mind, check out the PPL Provider Directory (coming soon!) to see if there is someone in your area.

Scroll down the main page to answer a few questions to help narrow down where you need to start based on your situation!

Are you looking to be a caregiver to someone in a self-directed program? Check out resources here.