CDAC Member Handbook
There may come a point when we need help to remain in our homes. This may be the result of an accident, a lengthy illness, disability, or aging problems. Fortunately, there is an option for people in this situation: hire someone to help. In the Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs, there is an opportunity for you to have help in your own home. You may consider having a consumer-directed attendant care assistant. This service is available if you are on the:
. Intellectual disability waiver,
. Elderly waiver,
. Ill and handicapped waiver,
. Brain injury waiver,
. Physical disability waiver, or
. AIDS/HIV waiver
Consumer-directed attendant care services are called CDAC for short. They are intended for people in an HCBS waiver program who need someone to help them to stay in their own homes. You will be the employer of your CDAC service provider. You are responsible for finding, hiring, training, directing and, if needed, firing your helper.
Read the Iowa Department of Human Services Brochure on CDAC