Common use of Agency Model, Self-Directed Clause in Contracts

Agency Model, Self-Directed. In the Agency Model, Self-Directed, the Member or the Member’s legal guardian chooses a Home and Community Support Services (HCSS) agency in the HMO Provider Network who is the employer of record. In this model, the Member selects the personal attendant from the HCSS agency’s personal attendant employees. The personal attendant’s schedule is set up based on the Member input, and the Member manages the Personal Attendant Services and/or In-Home or Out-of Home Respite. The Member retains the right to supervise and train the personal attendant. The Member may request a different personal attendant and the HCSS agency would be expected to honor the request. The HCSS agency establishes the payment rate, benefits, and provides all administrative functions such as payroll, substitute (back-up), and filing tax-related reports of personal attendant services and/or In-Home or Out-of Home Respite.