Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Program
Medicaid Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Programs provide an alternative way of receiving home care services in which consumers have more control over who provides their care and how it is provided. Rather than assigning a home care agency that controls selection, training, and scheduling of aides, the “consumer,” or the family member, friend, or guardian directing his or her care, performs all these functions usually done by the agency. Eligible individuals include those eligible for services provided by a certified home health agency, a long-term home health care (waiver) program, AIDS home care program, or personal care (home attendant). Prior OIG work has shown vulnerabilities in personal care programs resulting in ineligible beneficiaries and Medicaid payments that do not comply with Federal and State regulations. We will determine whether selected States made Medicaid payments for consumer-directed personal assistance program claims in accordance with applicable Federal and State regulations.
| Announced or Revised | Agency | Title | Component | Report Number(s) | Expected Issue Date (FY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2017 | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Program | Office of Audit Services | W-00-16-31035; A-02-16-01026 | 2018 |