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PDS Financial Management Service (FMS) Agencies
PDS Financial Management Service (FMS) Agencies
In order to utilize funding & services in PDS, the applying Employer or Co-Employer must select a FMS Agency that has been vendored for PDS.
When selecting a PDS FMS agency, it is important to:
Select an FMS Agency that is supporting the service that you would like to acquire through PDS
Identify whether the FMS Agency would require you to be vendored as an Employer or Co-Employer
Contact the FMS Agency to ensure that they are accepting new PDS referrals.
Click on this link to access the current chart of PDS FMS Agencies - SDRC PDS FMS Agencies
This chart provides information on:
The services each PDS FMS Agency supports
Which model (Employer 490 or Co-Employer 491) does that FMS Agencie support each service under
Link to PDS FMS Agency contacts
Link to DDS Rates information
Need help filling out the Employer/ Co-Employer vendor forms???
Need help filling out the Employer/ Co-Employer vendor forms???
PDS Employer or Co-Employer Form Guide.pptxOn the left, you will find a guide on how to fill out the required vendor forms. Just click on the image on the left to be able to scroll through the forms. You can also click on the "box with an arrow" in the top right corner to enter full screen mode, download, and print.
You may also contact the PDS Resource Coordinator to request a zoom meeting if assistance is needed
Information You Should Know As A PDS Employer or Co-Employer Vendor
Did you know that SDRC has a webpage just for Service Providers???
As a PDS Employer / Co-Employer Vendor of SDRC, you can go to the SDRC Service Provider webpage for up-to-date information & resources. Click the link: www.sdrc.org/providers
On the SDRC Service Provider webpage, you can review information on:
How to sign up for the SDRC Learning Center (optional)
SDRC Special Incident Reporting
SDRC Zero Tolerance Policy
https://www.sdrc.org/_files/ugd/2d0bf7_3e0a016a07bd474ea2466589c9c3bad7.pdf
...... forms, contacts, and more!!!
Examples of service program reports to be completed & submitted to assigned service coordinator for Planning Team Review:
*Contact your assigned service coordinator for a schedule of when the program reports are due.
Additional Information & Resources
California Title 17 Regulations:
Title 17, Subchapter 22. Participant-Directed Services
Article 1 - Definitions
Section 58884 - Definitions
Article 2 – General Requirements for Participant-Directed Services
Section 58886 – General Requirements for Participant-Directed Services
Section 58887 – Service Components for Participant-Directed Services
Article 3 – Participant-Directed Services Rate-Setting Provisions
Section 58888 – General Provisions for Rate-Setting and Reimbursements
CA Department of Disabilities Services: https://www.dds.ca.gov
Directives: https://www.dds.ca.gov/rc/regional-center-directives/
Financial Management Services (December 21, 2018)
Clarification Regarding Reimbursement and Participant-Directed Services for Social Recreation Services, Camping, Services and Nonmedical Therapy (September 10, 2024)
Self-Determination Program: Initial Person-Centered Plan and Pre-enrollment Transition Supports Guidance (July 2, 2024)
Enclosure A – Service Definition – General Self-Directed Supports
Enclosure B – General Self-Directed Supports Through Participant-Directed Services Guide
Enclosure C – Initial Person-Centered Plan and General Self-Directed Supports Sample Invoice Template
Rates: https://www.dds.ca.gov/rc/vendor-provider/vendorization-process/vendor-rates/
SDRC Other Rates (Complete Rate Models updated January 8, 2025; Rate Only updated February 13, 2025)
HCBS Final Rule: Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule : CA Department of Developmental Services & HCBS Final Rule Informational Piece
Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act: Lanterman 2024 Pub
CA Code of Regulations, Title 17 Vendor Requirements, including but not limited to: Section 58886, Section 54310, Section 54326
Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C., Sections 201 through 219): Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act | U.S. Department of Labor
Still have questions???
Still have questions???
Contact the individual’s assigned Service Coordinator for any questions related to:
Specific services
Needed assessments
IPP/IPAs
Any other case/service specific questions.
Contact the selected FMS Agency for any questions related to:
Employment
Payroll
Or other PDS funding questions
Contact the PDS Resource Coordinator for any questions related to vendorization forms or process.
If interested in Participant-Directed Services (PDS) and/or becoming an Employer/Co-Employer vendor, please contact the assigned Service Coordinator of the individual being served by SDRC.
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