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Get Paid to Care for Family in Missouri

Helping Missouri Families Navigate the Consumer Directed Services Program

A free service that matches eligible families with approved local agencies.

A family caring for a loved one at home in Missouri
  • Free for families
  • Medicaid-approved partner agencies
  • HIPAA-aware handling

Your Eligibility Form

Free & Takes 30 Seconds

You are likely eligible if you have Medicaid. Fill out the form to see how fast you can get started.

or call us at (816) 300-6790

$0
Out-of-pocket cost to families
Medicaid
Caregivers paid through the program
Statewide
Serving Missouri families
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Eligibility

Who Is Eligible for Missouri's Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Program?

Final eligibility is determined by MO HealthNet — we help you check in seconds.

You're likely eligible if you…

  • Have Medicaid
    Active MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid). Medicare alone does not qualify.
  • Live in Missouri
    The person receiving care must be a Missouri resident
  • 18 Years of Age or Older
    Missouri CDS serves adults age 18 and older
  • Need Help with Daily Activities
    Bathing, dressing, mobility, meal prep, errands and more
  • Able to Direct Your Own Care
    Or appoint a representative who can direct care for you
Example Missouri MO HealthNet Medicaid card
You'll need an active Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) card. Medicare alone does not qualify.

Who can you choose as caregiver?

  • Your Adult Child
  • A Sibling
  • A Relative
  • A Close Friend
  • A Neighbor

A paid caregiver must be at least 18 and legally able to work in the U.S. Under Missouri CDS, a spouse or the participant’s legal guardian cannot be the paid caregiver. The caregiver may live in the same home as the person receiving care.

Medicare alone is NOT enough — Medicaid required
Care at home in Missouri

What's Covered

Care That Helps Your Loved One Stay Home

  • Companion Care — Socializing, light housekeeping, meal prep
  • Personal Care — Bathing, hygiene, dressing, mobility assistance
  • Fall Prevention — Mobility assistance, safety monitoring at home
  • Medication Reminders — Plan of care to keep you safe at home
See If You Qualify

Why Families Use Us

A Free, Simple Way to Get Connected

We're not an agency — we're the free service that gets your family to the right Medicaid-approved agency, faster.

100% Free to Families

You never pay us a cent. We're paid a flat marketing fee by the partner agency — never by you, and never tied to enrollment.

Matched Locally

We connect you with a licensed, Medicaid-approved provider agency that serves your area and handles enrollment and caregiver setup.

We Guide the Way

Our team helps you check eligibility for Missouri's Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Program and points you to the right next step — at no cost.

How It Works

Getting Started Is Simple

Three easy steps to get your family the care they need.

1

Check Eligibility

Fill out our free 30-second form or call us to see if you qualify through Missouri's Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Program.

2

We Match You with a Local Agency

We connect you with a Medicaid-approved home care agency in your area that handles enrollment, paperwork, and caregiver setup.

3

Your Family Gets the Care They Need

Once approved, your chosen caregiver is paid through Medicaid — and your loved one gets care at home.

The Program

A Medicaid-Funded Program for Missouri Families

Funded by Medicaid through MO HealthNet — helping families care for loved ones at home.

Serving Missouri

We help eligible Missouri families connect with a Medicaid-approved provider agency.

No Cost to Families

Eligible families pay nothing out of pocket for enrollment help.

Paid Through Medicaid

Approved caregivers are paid through the Medicaid program.

Source: MO HealthNet / Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Program.

Missouri Medicaid card

Already Enrolled?

Already Receiving Home Care Services?

If you already have MO HealthNet Medicaid coverage and are receiving services, call for a free consult to see if switching to a different partner agency is right for you.

Call (816) 300-6790

What The Home Care Agency Does

We help Missouri families understand the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Program, check eligibility, and connect with a Medicaid-approved home care provider agency in their area. The provider agency we match you with handles enrollment paperwork, caregiver onboarding, and ongoing program support.

The Home Care Agency is an enrollment matching service. We are not a Medicaid provider agency. We connect eligible Missouri families with licensed Medicaid-approved provider agencies that deliver care. This service is free to families.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Home Care in Missouri

What services does your home care agency provide?
We are an enrollment matching service — not a home care agency. We help Missouri families understand the Consumer Directed Services program and match you with a Medicaid-approved provider agency in your area. The agency we match you with provides the actual caregiver services.
What is the Missouri Consumer Directed Services program?
Consumer Directed Services (CDS) is a Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) program that lets eligible individuals direct their own personal care services at home. Eligibility and covered services are determined by the program.
How do I apply for home care?
If you live in Missouri, call us or fill out the form on this page. We'll help check your eligibility and match you with a Medicaid-approved provider agency that handles enrollment and caregiver setup.

Find Out If Your Family Qualifies

No cost, no obligation — talk to an expert about Missouri's Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Program today.

Call (816) 300-6790