### Question
What does self-directed personal assistance services mean?


### Answer
**Self-directed personal assistance services** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1396n*:

> personal care and related services, or home and community-based services otherwise available under the plan under this subchapter or subsection (c), that are provided to an eligible participant under a self-directed personal assistance services program under this section, under which individuals, within an approved self-directed services plan and budget, purchase personal assistance and related services, and permits participants to hire, fire, supervise, and manage the individuals providing such services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1396n*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XIX-GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

