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Medicaid self-directed care
Run by Medicaid (CMS)What it is
Medicaid self-directed care is a program available in many states that allows people who qualify for Medicaid long-term services to make choices about their own care within a set budget. This may include the option to select and pay family members as caregivers. Specific eligibility requirements and program details are determined by each state's program.
What it may help with
may help with choosing your own caregivers, family members as paid caregivers, managing care within a set budget, and greater control over long-term care decisions.
The official page
Only the program itself can tell you if your family qualifies — eligibility often depends on income, care needs, and your state.
Go to the official page ↗We last confirmed this official link on July 2026.