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title: "456 Participant-Directed Personal Assistance"
description: "## Participant-Directed Personal Assistance (456) ##### Service Code Definition: Participant-Directed Personal Assistance – Service Code 456 is a Personal Assistance service that assists the consumer with personal assistance and support to help the consumer be successful in their own home…"
url: "https://completeguidetosdp.org/docs/456-participant-directed-personal-assistance/"
updated: "2026-06-15"
category: Traditional Service Codes
tags:
  - Traditional Services
---

# 456 Participant-Directed Personal Assistance

## Participant-Directed Personal Assistance (456)

##### Service Code Definition:

Participant-Directed Personal Assistance – Service Code 456 is a Personal Assistance service that assists the consumer with personal assistance and support to help the consumer be successful in their own home and in the community.

A regional center shall classify a vendor as a Participant-Directed Personal Assistance Service if the vendor:

1. Is an adult consumer, family member, or conservator;

2. Selects an individual who is at least 18 years of age;

3. Ensures that the individual selected will possess the skill, training, or education necessary to provide the service in accordance with the IPP; and

4. Ensures that the individual is familiar with the consumer's daily routines and needs and is trained in any specialized supports necessary for the consumer.

##### Link to Directive/Additional Information:

**[D-2024-Rate Reform-013 Rate Reform Implementation for Respite Services,  Employer of Record and Participant-Directed Services](https://www.dds.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/D-2024-RateReform-013_REV.pdf)**