--- title: A Better Life Missouri CDS description: A Better Life Health Care Network provides Consumer Directed Services to resident of Missouri. image: https://www.directcareny.com/hubfs/thankyou-bg.jpg --- Toggle navigation [![Logo](https://www.directcareny.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/dcny-staging/images/abl/logo.png)](https://www.directcareny.com/missouri/abetterlifehcn) - - CDS Guide - [About CDS](https://www.directcareny.com/missouri/abetterlifehcn/about-cds?hsLang=en) - [CDS Services](https://www.directcareny.com/cds-guide/cds-services/?hsLang=en) - [CDS FAQs](https://www.directcareny.com/cds-guide/cds-faqs/?hsLang=en) - [Cities](https://www.directcareny.com/missouri/abetterlifehcn/about-us?hsLang=en) - [About Us](https://www.directcareny.com/missouri/abetterlifehcn/about-us?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://www.directcareny.com/missouri/abetterlifehcn/get-started?hsLang=en) - [Get Started](https://www.directcareny.com/missouri/abetterlifehcn/get-started?hsLang=en) - [Become a Caregiver](https://www.directcareny.com/missouri/abetterlifehcn/get-started?hsLang=en) - [(833) 204-CARE](tel:8332042273) CDS | A Better Life # My family takes care of me, and they can get paid for it! Discover how you can be in charge of your care, selecting and hiring the right caregiver for you. In many cases, you could even hire a family member or a friend to be your caregiver. 1 2 3 4 5 99% of our clients recommend us to their friends & family. ## Ready to get started? **Call toll free at [833-204-2273](tel:8332042273) or leave your information and we'll contact you.** [![Play Video](https://www.directcareny.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/dcny-staging/images/abl/video-bg.jpg)](https://www.directcareny.com/missouri/abetterlifehcn#modal-video) ## What is CDS? - The Consumer Directed Services Program (CDS) is a MO HealthNet program for Medicaid recipients. If you are a Medicaid recipient, and are in need of assistance in the home, this program gives you an alternative way to receive home care services. - CDS puts you in charge of your care. Rather than using an outside home health care agency, you can direct your own care. You do all the recruiting, hiring, training and scheduling. - Hiring a stranger through a home care agency can leave you afraid and uncomfortable. You may be faced with arrangements that are unappealing and services that are inadequate. Having to deal with an agency that can't seem to provide the services you need can be discouraging. - All you want is a sincere caregiver in your home who understands you and your needs. Having to rely on a stranger in your own home can be unpleasant and worrisome. ## What is CDS? [![Play Video](https://www.directcareny.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/dcny-staging/images/abl/video-bg.jpg)](https://www.directcareny.com/missouri/abetterlifehcn#modal-video) CDS = Consumer Directed Services Program CDS is a Medicaid funded program where the individual in need of assistance gets to: - Choose their own caregiver - Set their own schedule - Decide which type of care works best for them ## Do I Qualify? **For the patient you must:** - Live in the State of Missouri - You are Medicaid recipient - In need of home care **For the caregiver:** - You are at least 18 years old - Healthy to be a caregiver - Eligible to work in the U.S. ## How It Works #### Step 1: Describe Your Needs Tell A Better Life Health Care Network advisor about your needs and desired schedule online or over the phone. #### Step 2: Choose Your Caregiver Who better to care for you than the ones that you love and trust the most? Let us know who you would like to hire as your personal assistant. #### Step 3: Enroll Now that we know what your personal needs are and who your personal assistant will be, A Better Life Health Care Network offers end-to- end support in the enrollment process. ## Looking to be a caregiver? At A Better Life Health Care Network, you can get paid to care for your friends or loved ones. ### Make Great Money Earn income caring for friends or family members. Plus, you'll get paid weekly and your paycheck will get automatically deposited into your bank account. ### Earn Money On Your Schedule Along with the person you will be caring for, you will get to set the schedule that works best for both of you. ### No Certification Required There is no need to go to a training school to obtain a certificate. ### Signing up is easy Sign up today and your will be on your way to working for a friend or family member. 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