Choose the Right Support Model for Your Life

Freedom to Choose. Support to Succeed.

SequoiaSD supports Participants (Employers) in the Self-Determination Program by managing the financial and administrative side of their services, while they stay in control of how their support is set up.

In the Self-Determination Program, all Participants work with a Financial Management Service (FMS) provider. As an FMS provider, SequoiaSD processes payments, tracks budgets, and maintains the documentation required to stay compliant with program guidelines.

The way these responsibilities are structured depends on the model you choose. A model is the framework for how your services are arranged and how responsibilities are shared between you and your FMS provider.

Understanding FMS Models

There are three Financial Management Service (FMS) models available in the Self-Determination Program:

 

  • Bill Payer is used when services or items are purchased from a business or vendor
  • Co-Employer is used when employer responsibilities are shared with an FMS provider
  • Sole Employer is used when you choose to be the direct employer of the people providing your services

 

SequoiaSD supports participants using the Bill Payer and Sole Employer models.

Bill Payer

Bill Payer is used when services or items are purchased from a business or vendor.

Co-Employer

Co-Employer is used when employer responsibilities are shared with an FMS provider.

SequoiaSD does not offer this model.

Sole Employer

Sole Employer is used when you choose to be the direct employer of the people providing your services.

Your Options with SequoiaSD

Each model works a little differently. The right choice depends on how you want your services to be managed.

Bill Payer

With the Bill Payer model, services are provided by businesses or independent vendors. Payments and financial tracking are handled on your behalf.

Sole Employer

With the Sole Employer model, you hire and manage the people who support you. Payroll and required reporting are handled for you.

How SequoiaSD Supports You.

SequoiaSD helps you manage your services in California’s Self-Determination Program so you can stay independent and in control.

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Bill Payer

The Bill Payer model is designed for Participants that choose not to employ Direct Care Professionals and works with SequoiaSD for the administrative needs in the supports and services included in their individual Program Plan (IPP).

SequoiaSD provides the following services for the Bill Payer model:

  • Processing payments for the supports and services listed in the Participant’s IPP
  • Maintaining complete records related to your services
  • Communicating with your Care Manager and others to assist you as your needs change
  • Supporting compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations
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Sole-Employer

The Sole-Employer model provides the Participant with the most control. The Participant is the direct employer of Direct Care Professionals and has full responsibility and liability for their Direct Care Professional. SequoiaSD will help the Participant follow applicable employment laws, verify qualifications, obtain background checks, pay bills and process payroll.

SequoiaSD provides the following services for the Sole-Employer model:

  • Coordinating enrollment paperwork for all Direct Care Professionals and Participants
  • Processing background checks for Direct Care Professionals
  • Tracking time, processing timesheets and administering payments
  • Providing electronic timesheet submission
  • Withholding and filing applicable payroll taxes for you and your Direct Care Professional(s)
  • Reporting and filing taxes
  • Providing access to payroll reports through our web portal
  • Processing payments for the supports and services listed in the Participant’s IPP
  • Maintaining complete records related to your services
  • Communicating with your Service Coordinator and others to assist you as your needs change
  • Supporting compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations
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