Common use of Self-Directed Model Clause in Contracts

Self-Directed Model. In the Self-Directed Model, the Member or the Member’s legal guardian is the employer of record and retains control over the hiring, management, and termination of an individual providing Personal Attendant Services and/or In-Home or Out-of Home Respite. The Member is responsible for assuring that the employee meets the requirements for Personal Attendant Services and/or In-Home or Out-of Home Respite, including the criminal history check. The Member uses a Home and Community Support Services (HCSS) agency to handle the employer-related 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.