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What are Consumer-Directed Services?
Consumer-Directed Services give you the freedom to hire and direct your personal care attendants. If you meet criteria based on income and level of need, Phoenix Home Care & Hospice serves as your administrative support team for self-directed care in Missouri.
Who are Consumer-Directed Services for?
Those who are eligible for consumer-directed care must meet certain criteria:
- At least 18 years of age
- Able to direct their own care
- Capable of living independently with consumer-directed services in Missouri
- Physically disabled
- In need of at least a nursing level of care
- Able to have their unmet needs safely met at a cost that does not exceed the average monthly
- Medicaid cost of nursing facility care as determined by the Department of Social Services (DHSS).
- Able to provide document proof of Medicaid eligibility under Title XIX of the Social Security Act, and able to participate in an assessment and/or evaluation conducted by DHSS.
Mary
Phoenix goes above and beyond to help people stay in their homes and live comfortably.
Monroe
After surgery, I needed skilled nursing and wound care at home. My Phoenix case manager and her team were amazing!
Consumer-Directed Services
What services do consumer-directed personal care attendants provide?
Personal care attendants provide assistance with activities of daily living to help maintain and increase independence for those who qualify. Services can include:
- Dressing
- Bowel and bladder elimination
- Meal preparation and consumption
- Transfers
- Personal hygiene
- Shopping and errands
- Transportation
- Maintenance and use of equipment and prostheses
- Housekeeping
- Ambulation and other functions of living
Administrative Services
Let us handle your administrative services for Consumer-Directed Services
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice also provides administrative services for self-directed care.
- Training on hiring
- Supervising personal care attendants
- Payroll and billing processing
- Background checks
- Assistance in completing necessary forms
Get to know our four core Consumer-Directed Services
Advocacy
Consumer-Directed Services give you the freedom to hire and direct your personal care attendants. If you meet criteria based on income and level of need, Phoenix Home Care & Hospice serves as your administrative support team for self-directed care in Missouri.
Independent Living Skills
Those who are eligible for consumer-directed care must meet certain criteria:
- At least 18 years of age
- Able to direct their own care
- Capable of living independently with consumer-directed services in Missouri
- Physically disabled
- In need of at least a nursing level of care
- Able to have their unmet needs safely met at a cost that does not exceed the average monthly
- Medicaid cost of nursing facility care as determined by the Department of Social Services (DHSS).
- Able to provide document proof of Medicaid eligibility under Title XIX of the Social Security Act, and able to participate in an assessment and/or evaluation conducted by DHSS.
Peer Support
Those who are eligible for consumer-directed care must meet certain criteria:
- At least 18 years of age
- Able to direct their own care
- Capable of living independently with consumer-directed services in Missouri
- Physically disabled
- In need of at least a nursing level of care
- Able to have their unmet needs safely met at a cost that does not exceed the average monthly
- Medicaid cost of nursing facility care as determined by the Department of Social Services (DHSS).
- Able to provide document proof of Medicaid eligibility under Title XIX of the Social Security Act, and able to participate in an assessment and/or evaluation conducted by DHSS.
Information and Referral
Those who are eligible for consumer-directed care must meet certain criteria:
- At least 18 years of age
- Able to direct their own care
- Capable of living independently with consumer-directed services in Missouri
- Physically disabled
- In need of at least a nursing level of care
- Able to have their unmet needs safely met at a cost that does not exceed the average monthly
- Medicaid cost of nursing facility care as determined by the Department of Social Services (DHSS).
- Able to provide document proof of Medicaid eligibility under Title XIX of the Social Security Act, and able to participate in an assessment and/or evaluation conducted by DHSS.
Call Phoenix Home Care & Hospice for more information about how Consumer-Directed Services can help you or your loved one. Ask us about our experiential packages!
Consumer-Directed Services FAQs
Which Phoenix locations offer administrative support for self-directed services?
Phoenix’s Missouri offices provide support for self-directed care in Branson, Independence, Jefferson City, Joplin, Lebanon, Sedalia, Springfield, and St. Louis.
The Joplin office also serves the Southeastern Kansas area.
How do I find a caregiver for consumer-directed services?
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