Participant Directed Services/ Home and Community Based Waiver 2 (PDS/HCB2) is an alternative to the traditional service delivery model under the Medicaid Waivers.  As Service Advisors, the Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living will provide all case management activities for individuals receiving PDS and blended services (participant directing some services and receiving others from traditional providers).

The PDS/HCB 2 program is designed to allow clients to have more choice, flexibility and options regarding their in- home waiver services. Participant Directed is about freedom of choice, and person centered planning. The program gives individuals the power of choosing who will provide services, what services are needed, how services will be provided, when services will be provided and where services will be provided.  The PDS service option is available to Medicaid waiver members of any age including children.

Goods and services- is funding made available to the client to help purchase items such as incontinent items, nutritional supplements, and personal care goods as long as it is a medical necessity.
 
Home Modification- is funding which is utilized to help create more stability for transfers and ambulation, but must relate to the needs and disability of the client.
 
You may access the new waiver rules & regulations at the following link:
https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dail/Pages/pds.aspx