Participant-Directed Services (PDS) in California

Want to find out more about Participant-Directed Services? We host information sessions regularly. Check back for more information.

With PDS, a person with developmental disabilities can:

  • Choose who provides your support
  • Control other aspects of your care
  • Hire a friend, family member, or other person of your choosing
  • Become the employer of your worker

What is PDS? PDS stands for Participant Directed Services and it is a model of care that gives individuals more control over how their support services are delivered—letting them choose who provides the services, when, and how.

What will PPL do for you?

Participants in the participant-directed services program are required to use a Financial Management Services (FMS) company such as PPL. We assist with many aspects of your Participant Directed Services journey such as enrollment and coordinating payments to providers and vendors. The program includes FMS expenses, so there is no cost to you or your plan.

We are here to support you.
We know this process can be complicated, and we are here to answer your questions every step of the way! If we don’t know an answer, we’ll find it and get back to you, quickly. Our team will help you get enrolled and set up with all your employees as quickly as possible.

We’re here to help!

We’re here to help you get started in the program. Just give us a call so we can guide you. We also provide support if you’re already in the program!

Ready to Sign up?

Call us today:
1-833-202-6175
1-800-360-5899 (TTY)

Still unsure?

Take our questionnaire to help you figure out your next step.

Need more info?

Check out our dedicated program page for CA PDS for more information and FAQs

Contact us to Get Started


8 am – 5 pm PST
1-833-202-6175
1-800-360-5899 (TTY)
capds-cs@pplfirst.com
1-833-571-4908 (Fax)
capds@pplfirst.com (Paperwork)
Admin/Enrollment Team
capdsenrollment@pplfirst.com