Mississippi Independent Living Waiver / Self-Directed Services¶
Mississippi offers self-directed personal care services under the Elderly & Disabled Waiver and the Independent Living Waiver. The consumer-directed model allows participants to hire and manage family members as attendants, though spouses are excluded from serving as paid caregivers. Waitlists are common for waiver services in Mississippi.
Mississippi provides self-directed personal care services under the Elderly & Disabled and Independent Living waivers with attendant pay rates of approximately $10-$13/hr. Family members can be hired as paid caregivers, but spouses are excluded. Waitlists are common for waiver services.
Some details for this program are still being verified. Check the official source for the most current information.
Eligibility¶
- Care recipient must have a qualifying disability or need for assistance
- Must be a resident of MS
- Must be Medicaid-eligible
Services¶
Mississippi provides self-directed personal care services under the Elderly & Disabled and Independent Living waivers with attendant pay rates of approximately $10-$13/hr. Family members can be hired as paid caregivers, but spouses are excluded. Waitlists are common for waiver services.
How to apply¶
Visit the official program page for application details.