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Self-Direction vs. Self-Determination: Why the Words We Choose Shape the Care We Deliver

By | on 04, Jan 2026 |   Self-Direction

When California launched its Self-Determination Program in 2019, most disability advocates didn't bat an eye at the name. But if you work in this space across multiple states, you've probably noticed [...]

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California Self-Determination Program Spending Plans, Explained (With a Free SDP Budget Calculator)

By | on 17, Dec 2025 |   Self-Direction

California's Self-Determination Program (SDP) gives people real control over how services are delivered. But before any of that freedom becomes real, there's a very practical step that trips up a lot [...]

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Why Do Self-Directed Participants Choose Your FMS as Their Fiscal Intermediary?

By | on 07, Sep 2025 |   Self-Direction

One thing you have to realize in sales is that Nobody wants to buy what your service. Instead, people want to solve their problem. So the questions isn't what you are offering, instead it's what does [...]

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5 Big Challenges in Self-Directed Care And How FMS Providers Can Solve Them

By | on 01, Jun 2025 |   Self-Direction

People who have chosen and been approved for self-directed services, have the ability to live independently, choose the caregivers they want, and direct how their care is delivered. This autonomy come[...]

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Self-Directed Medicaid Home Care Services in 2026

By | on 15, May 2025 |   Self-Direction

Navigating Medicaid can be a challenge—especially when you’re just starting to explore self-directed care. If you’ve ever felt confused by the terminology, unsure about what waivers cover, or overwhel[...]

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