Consumer-Directed Attendant Services

Consumer-Directed Attendant Services Overview 

The Consumer-Directed Attendant Services program helps people with disabilities live in their own homes and communities. This means that you can choose when and how you get help—with everyday activities and with staying healthy. If you are eligible, you will get a plan for your care. And, you will be able to choose who provides that care. With Consumer-Directed Attendant Services, you can live more independently. But before you can join the program, you must learn if you are eligible. 

Who the Consumer-Directed Attendant Services Serves 

• Adults aged 18 or over 
• Adults eligible for Maine Medicaid 
• People who meet certain criteria on the medical eligibility determination (MED) form
• People with a disability that makes self-care and daily living difficult without support

With the Consumer-Directed Attendant Services, You Can… 

• Hire, manage, and fire caregivers 
• Pay caregivers very competitive wages 
• Set a schedule for caregivers that meets your needs 
• Decide what type of training your caregivers will need 
• Submit timesheets from your devices
• Follow state rules and requirements, like electronic visit verification (EVV)
• Get support services in your own home and community  
• Live independently

How GT Independence Supports You 

At GT, we believe that you should have the freedom to choose how to live your life. This includes choosing who provides your support services. 

We take a person-centered approach to your financial management services here at GT. This means we work hard to provide you with an exceptional customer experience. As your advocates for self-direction, we’re here to help you live the life you choose. We do this by:

• Coordinating your enrollment paperwork 
• Conducting background checks for your caregivers
• Handling time tracking, tax filings, and insurance
• Processing payroll and issuing payments to your caregivers 
• Assisting with verifying your caregiver’s citizenship status  
• Creating and maintaining files 
• Assisting members with resolving questions and complaints  

Contact Us 

If you have questions about the Consumer-Directed Attendant Services program, get in touch with GT today.

Toll-free: 1.877.659.4500
Email: customerservice@gtindependence.com.