Self-Directed Care

Through Self-Directed Care, eligible MyCare Ohio members receive extra benefits and services, including:

• Personal activities like eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, grooming, etc.
• Planning and preparing meals
• General household assistance like laundry, vacuuming, housecleaning, etc.
• Money management and correspondence

Already enrolled in Self-Directed Care? Take Advantage of these helpful resources to make the most of your benefits.

Visit the Self-Directed Care handbook for information about:

• Self-Directed Care requirements
• Different roles and responsibilities to manage your care
• Identifying your service needs
• Scheduling and budgeting
• Finding, training, directing, monitoring and dismissing providers
• Employer skills
• Contingency plans
• And more

Upon enrollment, your Buckeye Care Manager will walk you through the program processes. This includes:

• Providing an overview of the program including
  • Your role and the role of a representative if you choose one to make decisions on your behalf
  • Covered services 
  • Responsibilities of being an employer
  • Hiring guidelines and restrictions 
  • Budget considerations 
  • Backup plans and program supports
• Deciding if Self-Directed Care is right for you
• Developing a plan
• Sharing support available to you from our contracted Financial Management Services Vendor Public Partnership
• Returning to traditional services if you wish to discontinue Self-Directed Care at any time
• Risks and benefits of Self-Directed Care