EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO CHOOSE AND MANAGE THEIR OWN CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES   Consumer Directed Community Support (CDCS) Services in Minnesota offer individuals and families the flexibility to choose and direct the services they need to live independently in their communities. CDCS allows people with disabilities and their families to manage a budget and hire support staff directly. These services are provided under Minnesota’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Wai

EMPOWERING PARTICIPANTS TO DIRECT THEIR OWN CARE THROUGH FLEXIBLE, PERSON-CENTERED SUPPORTS ​ Consumer Directed Option (CDO) Services in Kentucky allow Medicaid waiver participants to hire, train, and manage their own caregivers—often family members, friends, or trusted community members. This model provides individuals with greater control, autonomy, and flexibility over how their care is delivered. CDO is offered under several Kentucky Home and Community-Based Services (HCB