Medicaid-funded personal assistance
Missouri Consumer Directed Services
A self-directed Missouri Medicaid service in which an eligible participant hires, trains, and supervises a personal care attendant while The Whole Person handles fiscal-agent functions.
Confirm availability with The Whole Person before making plans.
Service area
Where this service may be available
- Cass County
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Platte County
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Eligibility and access
This section uses only the access facts AQL could connect to this exact service. Confirm the current pathway directly before relying on it.
- Age
- At least 18 years old.
- Coverage
- Medicaid eligible.
- Disability and care level
- Physically disabled, meets Missouri DHSS care-level requirements, and can live independently with an attendant.
- Self-direction
- Capable of fully directing personal care and acting as the attendant's employer.
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To establish you'll probably need:
These steps use The Whole Person's public instructions. Each step links to its evidence. When the official page stops short of a full intake checklist, this guide says so instead of filling the gap.
Call the Intake Specialist or submit the official request form.
The official page lists 816-659-9402 and links to Request Assistance. It says identifiers may be requested during an initial call; confirm the secure intake route directly before sharing Social Security or Medicaid numbers.
Have ready or be ready to discuss- Name and contact details
- A brief overview of care needs
- Current Medicaid status; staff may request identifiers securely during intake
Complete the state assessment and care plan.
DHSS or its designee assesses eligibility, contacts the applicant, schedules a home visit, and develops the approved Plan of Care.
Have ready or be ready to discuss- Medication information
- Daily care needs for the home visit
Choose and onboard the attendant.
The Whole Person says it guides hiring and paperwork. Attendants may be friends or family but not spouses, must be age 18+, and must pass a background check.
Complete participant training.
An Independent Living Advocate trains the participant on time sheets and program rules.
Do not assume this part
Confirm directly before relying on the service
Confirm current Medicaid status, DHSS care-level fit, self-direction capacity, county coverage, assessment timing, attendant eligibility, and approved hours.