CDPAP in Missouri? Missouri's Version Is Called CDS

CDPAP is a New York program. Missouri has a similar one called Consumer Directed Services (CDS). See how it works and how to start.

CDPAP in Missouri: what's the Missouri version?

If you searched for "CDPAP Missouri," you are probably looking for a program that lets a family member or someone you trust be your paid caregiver. The short answer: CDPAP is a New York program, and Missouri does not have a program with that name. Missouri's version is called Consumer Directed Services (CDS).

What CDPAP is

CDPAP stands for Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program. It is part of New York State's Medicaid program. In it, eligible members choose and hire their own caregiver, often called a personal assistant, instead of being assigned one by an agency.

What Missouri's version is

In Missouri, the closest match is Consumer Directed Services, which is part of Missouri Medicaid and run through the state's Division of Senior and Disability Services. The idea is the same: the person receiving care directs their own care, and a CDS provider like HomeTeam handles the payroll and administrative side. You can read the full explanation in our Missouri CDS guide.

How the two are alike, and how they are not

Alike: both let an eligible person pick their own caregiver and be in charge of the day-to-day work.
Different: each state writes its own rules for who qualifies, how care is approved, how caregivers are paid and who can be hired. Do not assume a New York rule applies in Missouri.

Who can be your caregiver under Missouri CDS

Under Missouri CDS, an eligible participant can choose a family member or another person they trust. A spouse or a legal guardian cannot be the paid caregiver. Our article on paid family caregivers in Missouri explains the details.

What to do next

Read the eligibility checklist to see whether CDS may apply to you.
If you are ready to start, our step-by-step guide to applying for CDS in Missouri walks through it.
If you want to be the caregiver, see how to become a CDS caregiver in Missouri.
To compare providers, use how to choose a CDS provider in Missouri.

Not sure where you fit? Call HomeTeam at (314) 863-5987 and tell us your situation. We will tell you honestly whether CDS looks like a match.

Common questions

Is CDPAP available in Missouri? No. CDPAP is New York's program. Missouri's comparable program is Consumer Directed Services (CDS).

I have heard of other programs, like IHSS. Are they the same? Other states have similar programs under different names. California's, for example, is called IHSS. The rules differ by state, so look for the program in the state where you live.

How much does a caregiver get paid in Missouri? Rates are set by the state and can change. See our article on caregiver pay in Missouri and check current figures before you plan.