Self-Directed Care Resources
Guides, articles, and tools to help you navigate Medicaid self-directed care programs and find the right personal assistant.
What Is Self-Directed Care?
An introduction to Medicaid self-directed care programs, how they work, and who qualifies.
CDPAP Explained: New York's Consumer Directed Program
Everything you need to know about the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program in New York.
How to Find the Right Personal Assistant
Tips for searching, interviewing, and selecting a personal care assistant that fits your needs.
Medicaid Eligibility: A State-by-State Guide
Understand income limits, asset tests, and functional criteria for Medicaid self-directed care programs.
Your Rights as an Employer of Record
Learn about your legal responsibilities and protections when hiring a personal assistant through self-directed care.
Can Family Members Get Paid as Caregivers?
Which states allow family members to be paid caregivers, and how the process works.
Understanding Program Waitlists
What to do when a program has a waitlist, how to check your status, and alternative options.
Background Checks for Personal Assistants
What background checks are required, who pays for them, and what disqualifies a caregiver.