SUPPORTING YOU IN YOUR HOME AND COMMUNITY

SUPPORTING YOU IN YOUR HOME AND COMMUNITY

What are self-directed services?

Self-direction, also called consumer-direction, is a way for people who need long-term care to receive support and stay in their homes and communities. Consumer Direct Care Network offers self-directed services through a variety of self-directed programs across the country.

If you are eligible to be supported through a Medicaid waiver program, you may qualify for self-directed services. As a Financial Management Services (FMS) provider, we can support you in managing your care.

Self-direction is about personal choice, control, and flexibility.

How Does Self-Direction Work?  

In self-direction, you (or someone you trust to make choices for you) pick and train the people who care for you, plan when they’ll help, and choose how they’ll assist you.
With self-directed services:

  • You stay in your home and community.
  • You pick your caregivers, possibly even friends or family.
  • You manage your care. You are in charge.
Hire or choose your own caregiver who will support you with your care needs.
We help you manage your program budget and we process payroll for your caregivers.
Some states offer these services to help you navigate self-direction.
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Other Services

Caregiver training provides prospective and current caregivers with the required training needed to provide care.

Habilitative services help people with developmental and related disabilities achieve maximum independence. Customized services help you learn, retain, or improve the functional skills needed for everyday living.

In-home nursing services support Montanan’s in-home skilled needs with individualized care plans at all levels of care and for any length of time.

 

Personal Emergency Response Systems help Montanans maintain independence with medical alert services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Respite services provide relief to your primary unpaid caregiver while ensuring your needs are met. Your respite worker can provide personal care, support, supervision, and companionship.

Vendor Goods and Services provides support through the vendor payment process, helping you purchase medical and in-home care products and services and stay within your program budget.

Veteran Directed Care supports independence so Veterans can remain at home.