Kentucky Consumer Directed Options (CDO) Policy Manual
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The Kentucky Consumer Directed Option (CDO) Policy Manual provides a comprehensive framework for implementing and managing participant-directed services within Kentucky's Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waivers. This manual aligns with Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 205.5605, 205.5606, and 205.5607, as well as Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KAR) 907 KAR 7:010 and 907 KAR 12:010, to ensure full regulatory compliance. It includes policies on participant eligibility, service options, budget management, provider requirements, case management, and quality assurance.
The manual covers key aspects of the CDO program, including:
Participant rights and responsibilities
Representative designation and duties
Person-centered service planning
Available services and budget allocation
Provider selection, hiring, and management
Background screening requirements
Service documentation and timesheet submission
Fiscal intermediary roles and responsibilities
Conflict-free case management
Critical incident reporting and resolution
This comprehensive guide supports participants, representatives, service advisors, and providers in understanding and implementing the CDO program for Kentucky's regulatory framework for participant-directed services. The manual serves as a resource for maintaining program integrity, ensuring participant safety, and promoting the principles of self-determination and person-centered planning within Kentucky's HCBS waivers.