The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-088. This is a reminder to stakeholders of their roles and responsibilities in the Participant Directed Services (PDS) model of service delivery using the Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent (VF/EA) Financial Management Services (FMS) option. Please view the announcement for information and details.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-086. This announcement provides the hourly wage and benefits ranges for specific participant directed services (PDS) provided to participants utilizing the Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent (VF/EA) Financial Management Services (FMS) model, effective October 1, 2024. Please view the announcement for information and details.
The Office of Developmental Program (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-018. The purpose of this announcement is to inform all interested parties that rolling HCSIS data fixes will be performed starting February 8, 2024, to adjust ISPs to support the transition from Palco, Inc. to the new statewide Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent (VF/EA) Financial Management Services (FMS) organization, Public Partnership LLC (PPL). Please view the communication for important details about the transition to PPL.
The Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) has announced that Public Partnerships, LLC, has been selected as the new statewide Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent (VF/EA) for Financial Management Services (FMS) for Fee for Service OLTL-administered programs related to Request for Application RFA 07-21.
The VF/EA performs fiscal-related functions for the operation of participant direction for multiple home and community-based service (HCBS) waivers managed by OLTL. The intent of FMS is to reduce the employer-related burden for participants while making sure Medicaid and Commonwealth funds used to pay for services and supports are managed and disbursed appropriately as authorized. The new contract became effective September 1, 2023.
Questions regarding the new vendor or anything related to this announcement should be directed to OLTL via email or by calling 800-932-0939, option 2, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
