CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES
Consumer-directed services (CDS), are provided to persons with a physical disability. Services are provided for those eligible persons 60 or older and to adults with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 59. CDS does not include any task that would be performed by a licensed medical professional. A participant of CDS must be able to self-direct their care and hire an attendant. CDS consists of personal care including but not limited to, bathing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, etc And since the program is funded through Medicaid, you don't have to worry about additional medical costs.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I receive CDS where I live?
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Prompt Medical Healthcare primarily serves CDS program participants in the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County, ​Warrenton County, MO​, Wright City, MO, and St. Charles County.
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What types of services can I receive through CDS?
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CDS provides people with disabilities with assistance in the following areas. Participants may qualify for some or all of these services.
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Bathing
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Dressing
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Grooming
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Toileting
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Ostomy/colostomy hygiene
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Obtaining medication
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Transferring
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Range of motion
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Meal preparation/feeding/cleanup
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Housekeeping/laundry
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Errand transportation (shopping, paying bills/banking, picking up medication)
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Medical transportation (limited)
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What are the qualifications to receive CDS?
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A CDS program participant must:
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Be eligible for MO HealthNet (Medicaid).
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Be 18 years of age or older.
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Be able to direct his or her own care.
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Be physically disabled.
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Be capable of living independently with the services of a personal care attendant.
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Require at least a nursing home facility level of care.
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What does Prompt Medical Healthcare do?
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*Certify accuracy of caregivers work hours
*Process caregivers payroll, employment and payroll taxes
*Screen Caregivers to ensure they are employable
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How can I become a CDS participant through Prompt Medical Healthcare?
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If you meet the minimum qualifications, please complete our eligibility form on our Website or call 314-504-9582, and our team members will be happy to assist you.
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Who can become a caregiver?
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Child
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Relative
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Friend
(Unfortunately, No Spouses or Power of Attorney)
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When can a caregiver begin working?
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A Personal Care Attendant may begin working after the following is received:
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Approved Care Plan for CDS Participant
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Approved Background Checks
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Completed Application, Emergency Contact List
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Copy of driver's license and social security card
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Necessary information for payroll consisting of completed tax forms and banking information
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Work Hours?
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Work hours are flexible and coordinated between the Consumer and the Caregiver. If you need our assistance with scheduling we are here to help.