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Find information about consumer-directed supports, employer and attendant responsibilities, Virginia programs, and policy updates.

Understanding your supports

Common Terms and Acronyms — Plain-language explanations of the words and abbreviations used in services facilitation.

Your Services Facilitation Visit: What to Expect — Information to help you share updates, ask questions, and describe your support needs.

Family and Live-In Caregiver Information — Information about considerations when a family member or someone living in the home becomes a paid attendant.

DMAS Policy and Guidance for Legally Responsible Individuals — Learn about the rules for parents or legal guardians of minors and spouses who become paid attendants, including extraordinary care requirements and how this arrangement affects available services.

My Life My Community — Virginia information about developmental disability services and community supports.

DBHDS information for individuals and families — DD waiver information and resources.

Enrollment payroll and EVV

Find Consumer Direct Care Network Virginia resources for employer and attendant enrollment, payroll, time recording, and Electronic Visit Verification (EVV).

Enrollment and services facilitation forms

DirectMyCare web portal

CareAttend download instructions

Use Consumer Direct Care Network Virginia’s training library for guides and videos. Some materials are available in Spanish.

For Employers of Record

CDCN training for EORs

Find Employer of Record 101, employer enrollment instructions, portal activation, password help, approving or rejecting time, viewing entries and reports, task documentation, and EVV information. On the page, look under Employer of Record, Enrollment, and Additional Materials.

For paid attendants

CDCN training for paid attendants

Find attendant enrollment, CareAttend setup and shift recording, corrections and late shifts, telephone time entry, portal help, sick time balances, payroll, pay stubs, and tax materials. Look under Attendant, CareAttend Mobile, CareAttend IVR, Enrollment, Payroll, and Tax Season.

For services facilitators

CDCN training for services facilitators

Find portal and agency administrator guides, enrollment packet status, fiscal agent request training, late time training, and the new services facilitator presentation. Look under Service Facilitator, Service Facilitator Trainings, and Additional Materials.

Upcoming CDCN training events

CDCN contact: 888-444-8182 · InfoCDVA@ConsumerDirectCare.com

Live in attendant EVV information

Since October 1, 2026, live-in attendants must use an approved EVV method to clock in and out. DMAS explains the mobile and telephone options and why web portal entry alone does not meet EVV requirements.

DMAS Electronic Visit Verification information

Virginia programs and policy updates

Find local assistance

Find Your Local Community Services Board

Find contact information for the Community Services Board serving your area.

Find Your Local Department of Social Services

Locate your local office for help with Medicaid applications, case status, and reporting changes.

Medicaid applications and renewals

Apply for Virginia Medicaid

Find official application options, forms, and information about getting help with your application.

Renew Your Medicaid Coverage

Learn about the renewal process and how to respond when Virginia Medicaid requests information.

Support while waiting for a DD waiver

Individual and Family Support Program

Explore DBHDS resources and assistance for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. This program primarily serves individuals on the DD waiver waiting list.

Additional Medicaid resources

Health Insurance Premium Assistance — HIPP and HIPP for Kids

Learn whether you may qualify for assistance with employer-sponsored health insurance premiums.

Manuals regulations and provider information

DMAS Consumer-Directed Services and Employer of Record Manual

Virginia Medicaid Provider Manuals Library

Virginia Administrative Code for DD waiver services

Consumer-directed model requirements

DBHDS information for providers

These agency pages provide access to manuals, policies, and updates. Recent approved waiver changes and official bulletins should be considered alongside the regulations.

Support broker transition

Support Broker Transition Information — Learn about the proposed changes and ConnectChoice’s commitment to supporting a coordinated handoff.

As transition details are established, ConnectChoice will help individuals understand next steps and work toward a coordinated handoff. We will prepare complete and accurate information, arrange secure record transfers, and collaborate with the receiving support broker to support continuity.

Official DMAS waiver updates