Medicaid pays for this program; it is free for all members. If needed, we accept private pay clients as well as offer veterans assistance.

There are certain criteria, specific to Missouri, that are requried to qualify for the MO HealthNet program. All Missouri Medicaid applicants must: - Reside in Missouri - Be a US citizen or an eligible qualified non-citizen - Apply for or have a valid social security number - Meet the individual program's income requirements

Switching CDS providers will generally take 4-6 weeks. At CHH we provide you with updates to ensure you're notified about every step in the process. You will not lose services during the transition period and your authorized hours will not change.

The current maximum number of hours a month that a CDS participant may receive is approximately 128.5. Therefore, a participant may receive approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes a day of CDS, depending on the number of days in a month and their personal care needs. In addition to CDS, certain patients may be eligible to participate in other Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) programs, such as the Independent Living Waiver (ILW) and In-Home Services (IHS). These services would be in addition to CDS and may add significant time to a patient's total service hours.

Missouri's Medicaid program is called MO HealthNet. If you are not yet enrolled, call them at 855-835-3505 to get started. Once you enroll in MO HealthNet, you can apply for CDS through the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). They will perform an assessment to determine the kind of assistance and personal care you can receive through this program. The kind of care provided through CDS is non-medical, which means that there are no required certifications for these tasks. CDS tasks focus on daily activities, such as cleaning, transportation, food preparation, and grooming.

If you live in Missouri, Chase Home Health can provide you with CDS services. We serve every county in the state.