Reasons Self-Directed Care is Right for You

Self-directed home care is a service model that empowers participants, usually eligible for Medicaid, with choice and control over the long-term care services and supports needed to live at home. For example, participants are afforded the decision-making authority to recruit, hire, train and supervise the individuals who furnish their services.

Live in your own home.There really is no place like home. It’s where you’re most comfortable and happy. Self-directed home care means you get the care and support you need in your own home. You can take part in your community and benefit from your local support systems.

> Flexible and personal support. Working with your case manager, you decide the what, when, where, why, and how of your care and support services. Be confident your voice is being heard and respected. Self-direction is all about tailoring care and support to individual needs. And if your needs change over time, self-direction gives you the freedom to adjust your care as required.

> Control and decision-making powers. There is nothing worse than feeling powerless when your support needs are not being met. Because you hire and your care/support workers – you have ultimate control. You are the boss. This makes it easier for your care/support workers as well. The CIL operates as the Employer of Record and take care of the payroll – you know they’ll be paid on-time and correctly.

> No limits on support access in rural areas. You are not limited by your ZIP code. Big city or small town, it doesn’t matter – your needs are met. You hire people in your community (potentially family or friends), so you know you have direct access to care and support at all times.

> Self-direction gives you power over your support. You know what you need. Whether you’re a veteran, or living with chronic health issues or disabilities – self-direction fits your needs. You are not forced into the limits and restrictions of institutions or home-care agencies. You choose when and what you eat, what your day-to-day looks like, and who you hire as your care/support worker.

You can be empowered to take control of your care. And your CIL can help!