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title: "457 Participant-Directed Independent Living Services"
description: "## Participant-Directed Independent Living Services (457) ##### Service Code Definition: Participant-Directed Independent Living Services – Service Code 457 is an independent living service that assists the adult consumer in the development or maintaining of skills required for living independently in…"
url: "https://completeguidetosdp.org/docs/457-participant-directed-independent-living-services/"
updated: "2026-06-15"
category: Traditional Service Codes
tags:
  - Traditional Services
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# 457 Participant-Directed Independent Living Services

## Participant-Directed Independent Living Services (457)

##### Service Code Definition:

Participant-Directed Independent Living Services – Service Code 457 is an independent living service that assists the adult consumer in the development or maintaining of skills required for living independently in the community.

A regional center shall classify a vendor as a Participant-Directed Independent Living service for Adults 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 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)**