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Paying for care in Missouri

Getting paid to care for a family member in Missouri

Yes. In Missouri, a family member can be paid to give care through Consumer Directed Services (CDS) and Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW). A spouse can be paid through Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW).

Respite care for family caregivers in Missouri

Yes. In Missouri, family caregivers can get respite through two programs on record: Respite Care (Aged and Disabled Waiver) and Missouri Caregiver Program.

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Programs on record

How to apply

Consumer Directed Services (CDS)

How to apply

Ask for an Initial Referral to Home and Community-Based Services, online with the HCBS Referral form or by phone. If the minimum requirements are met, an assessor calls to schedule a face-to-face assessment in your home. At the assessment, say that you want Consumer Directed Services, where you select, hire, train and supervise your caregiver.

Source: Apply for Home & Community-Based Services (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services)Checked

Phone

1-866-835-3505

HCBS Intake, for a new referral.

Source: Apply for Home & Community-Based Services (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services)Checked

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

How to apply

Ask for an Initial Referral to Home and Community-Based Services, online with the HCBS Referral form or by phone. If the minimum requirements are met, an assessor calls to schedule a face-to-face assessment in your home. Ask about the Structured Family Caregiving Waiver. Staff from the Division of Senior and Disability Services confirm the dementia diagnosis with your physician and give you a list of SFCW providers to choose from.

The diagnosis check and provider list come from the HCBS Manual section 3.60. The request goes to the Bureau of Federal Programs, which confirms a slot is open.

Source: Apply for Home & Community-Based Services (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services)Checked

Phone

866-835-3505

The contact number listed for this waiver.

Source: Missouri HCBS Waiver Finder (Missouri Department of Social Services)Checked

Respite Care (Aged and Disabled Waiver)

How to apply

Ask for an Initial Referral to Home and Community-Based Services, online with the HCBS Referral form or by phone. If the minimum requirements are met, an assessor calls to schedule a face-to-face assessment in your home.

Staff from the Division of Senior and Disability Services decide eligibility and build the care plan.

Source: Apply for Home & Community-Based Services (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services)Checked

Phone

1-866-835-3505

HCBS Intake, for a new referral.

Source: Apply for Home & Community-Based Services (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services)Checked

Missouri Caregiver Program

How to apply

To ask about enrolling, contact Memory Care Home Solutions, which runs the program under contract with the state.

Source: Missouri Caregiver Program (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services)Checked

Phone

(314) 645-6247

Memory Care Home Solutions. Questions about the program can also go to Senior Programs staff at (573) 526-4542.

Source: Missouri Caregiver Program (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services)Checked

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