Self-Direction Programs

The self-direction programs we support puts you in charge of scheduling the supports and services you want with the Direct Care Professionals of your choosing. To help you focus on what makes life happy and rewarding PremierFMS provides clerical, administrative, and payroll support that makes getting your services easier.

We support self-direction programs, including Veteran-directed care, across the country.

The programs vary by state and include the following:

ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS (CNMI)
COLORADO
LOUISIANA
OKLAHOMA
OREGON
TEXAS
UTAH
WEST VIRGINIA
WISCONSIN
WYOMING

If you have questions about our programs or support services, or if you want to enroll, please reach out today.

Contact Us

Supporting our neighbors and communities nationwide.

As a Fiscal Employer Agent and Fiscal Conduit, we manage the administrative work involved in hiring and managing Direct Care Professionals. You save time and keep the flexibility and freedom of getting services from the people and companies you choose.  
Our role in your self-direction programs vary by each state and can include:
  • FMS: Financial Management Services
  • FI: Fiscal Intermediary
  • F/EA : Fiscal Employer Agent
  • CDS: Consumer Directed Services
  • PDO: Participant Direction Option
  • PDS: Participant Directed Services
Our services include:
  • Processing new hire paperwork in a timely manner
  • Completing worker background checks
  • Processing payroll in an accurate and timely manner
  • Filing employee-related payroll taxes and issuing W2s to all employees
  • Processing vendor paperwork and claims quickly and accurately.
  • Tracking and monitoring individual budget expenditures
  • Partnering with program stakeholders to improve service delivery
  • Providing customized reports to meet client’s needs
  • Quality Customer Service – our goal is to be a one-call resolution

At PremierFMS, we are dedicated to partnering with individuals who are taking control of their long-term support and services through self-direction programs. We serve as a Fiscal Employer Agent supporting self-advocates and families with financial management services. PremierFMS helps you manage the administrative tasks required to hire Direct Care Professionals. This allows you to focus on choosing when, how, and by whom your services are provided, ensuring you have control in living your best life.

Read More

Supporting Self-Direction Programs for Our Neighbors Nationwide

We support a variety of self-direction programs across the country, including:

  • Arizona: Veterans Independence Plus of Southern Arizona
  • Arkansas: CADDO Veteran-Directed Home and Community-Based Services
  • Colorado: The Independence Center Veteran-Directed Care, Hilltop Veteran Directed Care, Center for Independence Veteran Choice Program and Southwest Center for Independence Veteran Choice Program
  • Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI): Veteran Directed Care
  • Louisiana: CADDO Veteran-Directed Home and Community-Based Services
  • Oklahoma: SWODA Veteran-Directed Care
  • Oregon: Veteran-Directed Care
  • Texas: Harris County Area Agency on Aging Veteran-Directed Care and CADDO Veteran-Directed Home and Community-Based Services
  • Utah: Employee-Related Personal Assistant Services (EPAS), New Choices Waiver (NCW), and more
  • West Virginia: Northern West Virginia Centers for Independent Living
  • Wisconsin: Include, Respect, I Self-Direct (IRIS)
  • Wyoming: Wyoming Independent Living Veterans-in-Charge

Our Mission

Our mission is to support our neighbors who are aging or have disabilities, to live their best lives by self-directing when, how, and where they receive their support. We live this mission by managing the administrative duties so you can focus on hiring who you need to live independently. Our role is to partner with you, coordinating the financial management side of your support services so you can focus on living in your home and thriving in your community.

Navigating the enrollment process can be challenging, but our team is here to assist you. We offer various enrollment options, including phone, online, and in-person at our offices.

Local Expertise

Our entire team is local and brings a deep understanding of self-directed programs, enrollment processes, and state and federal requirements. We pride ourselves on our bilingual support, ensuring that you receive the assistance you need.

Our Services

Our services are tailored to meet the needs of the agencies and individuals we work with, giving you the flexibility to manage Direct Care Professionals, set schedules, and choose the specific types of services you require. Here’s what we offer:

  • Processing new hire paperwork quickly
  • Completing Direct Care Professional background checks
  • Providing accurate and timely payroll processing
  • Filing employee-related payroll taxes and issuing W2s
  • Processing vendor paperwork and claims accurately
  • Tracking and monitoring individual budget expenditures
  • Partnering with program stakeholders to improve service delivery
  • Providing customized reports to meet your needs
  • Delivering quality Customer Service aimed at one-call resolution
  • Offering enrollment and Electronic Visit Verification Support

At PremierFMS, we are dedicated to being your partner on the financial management services side of your self-direction journey. When you choose PremierFMS as your Fiscal Employer Agent, you can leave the fiscal agent tasks to us and focus on living a full life in your home and community.

Back To Top