Self-Directed Supports

Persons with a DD waiver who live in their own home or with family may choose Self-Directed Supports (SDS). SDS gives more choice and control over supports. To learn more, see below or contact your SDS Specialist. You may also email general questions to GeneralSDS@dmh.mo.gov

Individuals & Representatives

• SDS Handbook
• Acumen
• Guide to Documentation
• Guide to Understanding Reviews for SDS
• Emergency Backup Plan
• Employer Document Checklist
• Implementation Strategies: Community Specialist
• Guide to Preventing Common Mistakes and Fraud
• Guide to Managing Budgets and Employee Rate Setting
• Training Resources
  • Abuse and Neglect Training
  • Positive Behavior Supports Training

Support Coordinators

• Memorandum - Self-Directed Supports Equitable Caseload Distribution Initiative
  • Self-Directed Supports Equitable Caseload Distribution Initiative - Informational Material
• Individual Directed Goods and Services – Assessment of Need Tool
• Acumen
• Support Coordinator Manual
• Support Coordinator Training
• SDS Individual Allocation Tool
• ISP and UR Checklist
• Personal Assistance Assessment with Training Exemptions
• Support Broker Assessment 
• Community Specialist Assessment
• Support Broker Agencies by Area

Support Broker

• Support Broker Monthly Summary Sheet
• Support Broker Training
• Support Broker Implementation Strategies Template Example

Tip Sheets

• Roles and Functions within Self-Directed Supports

Communications/Newsletters

Communications

• Self-Directed Supports Rates – Fiscal Year 2024 (Part 2) 12-1-23
• Self-Directed Supports Team Reorganization 2023 8-29-23
• Self-Directed Supports Rates - Fiscal Year 2024 (Part 1) 8-11-23
• Guidance: Self-Directed Supports CMS Appendix K Addendum Flexibilities 5-9-23

Newsletters

• FY 2024
  • Quarter 1
• FY 2023
  • Quarter 4
  • Quarter 3