Consumer Directed Option
The Consumer Directed Option (CDO) allows people eligible for Medicaid waiver services to choose their own providers for non-medical waiver services. Provider choice gives members greater flexibility in the delivery of services received.
Kentucky Medicaid members may participate in CDO if they currently receive or are eligible for services through the Home and Community Based waiver (HCB), Supports for Community Living waiver (SCL) and the Acquired Brain Injury waiver (ABI).
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How to Enroll |
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Case managers can help eligible current recipients of HCB, SCL or ABI waiver services enroll in CDO.
Those not currently served under an eligible waiver, but who may qualify, can get help from home health agencies, adult day health centers, supports for community living providers or acquired brain injury providers. Regional Area Agencies on Aging and Independent Living are can provide help to eligible recipients interested in enrolling with CDO.
Once enrolled in the CDO program, participants’ case workers are replaced by support brokers who help arrange for needed services. Support brokers also help develop plans of care and budgets, direct participants to training and help with hiring service providers.
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CDO Participant Responsibilities |
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- Work with assigned support brokers to develop individual plans of care that include support spending and emergency backup plans.
- Hire, train, schedule and fire staff.
- Follow the plan of care and support spending plan and stay within budget limits.
- Choose a representative, if needed or desired.
- Submit paperwork on time.
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Returning to Traditional Services |
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If a CDO participant discovers this option does not meet expectations and personal preferences in care and service delivery, he or she may return to former traditional services without loss of eligibility. The support broker will help you regain your former services.
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