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Self-Direction Resources to Support Participants and Direct Care Workers

We provide links to a wealth of information and additional support for every dimension of your self-directed experience. For Direct Care Professionals, we will provide links to required training programs.

RESOURCES

Self Direction Technical GuideUS Department of LaborEmployment laws: Disability and DiscriminationEqual Employment OpportunityOSHACenters for Disease ControlMedicare Fraud & Abuse: Prevention, Detection and ReportingAble Accounts: Tax Benefit for People with DisabilitiesCenters for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesMichigan Department of Health and Human ServicesMichigan Medicaid Programs (MDHHS)MI HEALTH LINKChild Abuse Mandated ReportersChildren's Waiver ProgramSelf-Determination Initiative

Terms to keep In Mind

Participant

This refers to the individual contracting for and receiving services. Other common terms include Employer, Member, Client, or Consumer.

Direct Care Worker

 This refers to the individual providing services. Other common terms include Caregiver, Care Provider, Provider, Employee, or Direct Staff. 

 More information about roles and responsibilities of the Participant, Direct Care Professional, and the FMS provider can be found in the MDHHS’ Self-Direction Technical Requirement Implementation Guide. 

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