CareWay CDS · Care Your Way
Consumer-Directed Services
Care at home, with a role in choosing who provides it.
Consumer-Directed Services (CDS) are for eligible Missouri Medicaid participants. Missouri Medicaid enrollment and program eligibility are required.
Care for family. Get paid for the care you provide.
Does someone you love have a disability and need help with daily tasks at home? Eligible Missouri Medicaid participants may be able to choose a qualifying loved one as their paid caregiver. Ask CareWay CDS about participant and attendant eligibility. Neither Medicaid enrollment nor a family relationship alone guarantees eligibility.
Care that follows your approved plan
CDS assistance is limited to tasks authorized in the participant’s care plan. Our team can discuss the approved services available through CareWay CDS.
Get Assistance With
Assistance may include the following, when authorized in your care plan.
- Cooking / Meal Preparation
- Bathing
- Grooming
- Mobility
- Companionship
- Toileting Assistance
- Writing Letters / Reading
- Medication Reminders
- Housekeeping
- Assistance with Visitors
- Exercise
- Ostomy / Colostomy Hygiene
- Physician Office Visits
Services depend on the tasks authorized in your care plan.
How to ask about CDS
- Send a care inquiry with your contact details and county.
- Ask our team about Missouri Medicaid, program eligibility, and approved tasks.
- Discuss participant and attendant requirements before care arrangements are confirmed.
Please do not send medical records or sensitive personal information through the website form.
Where we serve
CareWay CDS serves 20 approved Missouri counties. View the service-area map.
Become a CDS attendant
Interested in providing approved in-home care? Ask our team about attendant opportunities and eligibility requirements.
The application link will be available here soon. Email our team to ask about applying.
Common questions
Is Missouri Medicaid required?
Yes. CDS participants need Missouri Medicaid enrollment and must meet program eligibility requirements.
Can a loved one be paid to provide care?
A qualifying loved one may be an option for an eligible participant. Contact CareWay CDS to confirm participant and attendant requirements.
Can I request any task?
No. Services depend on the tasks authorized in the participant’s care plan.