Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual
Subpart C - Administration and Fiscal Management
Chapter 6100 - SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY OR AUTISM
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Section 6100.801 - Agency with choice
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) Agency with choice (AWC) is a type of self-directed financial management service in which the agency is the common law employer and the individual or the individual's representative is the managing employer.
(b) The requirements in this chapter do not apply to an AWC, with the exception of the following provisions:
(c) The AWC shall ensure that the managing employer complies with the requirements of the managing employer agreement.
(d) The AWC shall fulfill unmet responsibilities of the managing employer.
(e) The AWC shall identify and implement corrective action for managing employer performance in accordance with the managing employer agreement.
(f) The AWC shall develop and implement procedures to ensure that the managing employer reports incidents in accordance with this chapter.
(g) The AWC shall process and provide vendor goods and services authorized by the Department or the designated managing entity covered by the monthly per individual administrative fee.
(h) The AWC shall distribute a customer satisfaction survey to individuals who receive the financial management services, collect and analyze survey responses and act to improve services.
(i) If an AWC intends to close, a written notice shall be provided to the Department at least 60 days prior to the planned closure date. The written notice must include the following:
(j) If an AWC intends to close, the AWC shall complete the following duties: