Post on 01-Apr-2015
Self-Directing through Public Partnerships, LLC
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6101 Yellowstone Road, Room 186ECheyenne, WY 82002Telephone: (307) 777-7115 Fax: (307) 777-6047ddmail@health.wyo.gov
Behavioral Health Division
Introductions Update on Waiver Changes Waiver Service Delivery
Models What about my providers? Employer Responsibilities Support Broker Duties Questions
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Child DD Waiver - renewedAdult DD Waiver & ABI waiver – amended
Added:◦Self-Direction option◦Some new services
Some changes to current services
Traditional services Independent providers or agencies certified by
Division
Self-direction options: Managing Employer –Agency with Choice Employer of Record - Public Partnerships
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Starting July 1, the Division will stop certifying self-employed waiver providers whom the IRS
classifies as home-based workers.
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Home-based Workers:
Do not set their own rates, schedules, or tasks
May provide direct services (respite, personal care, etc)
File W-2s instead of 1099s
Independent Contractors:
May have staff
May be certified to provide services in their home or a facility
May provide professional services (nursing, therapy) etc
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You will be responsible for:◦Recruiting◦Interviewing◦Hiring◦Firing◦Training employees
Your Support Broker will assist you with Your Support Broker will assist you with these responsibilities.these responsibilities.
Offer practical skills training to employer for directing & managing services
Serve at employer’s discretion Help employer fulfill responsibilities Assist in identifying immediate & long-term
needs
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Division Staff Title Contact InformationPhillip Browning Provider Support Specialist 307-789-0615
phillip.browning@health.wyo.gov
Denise Murphy Provider Support Specialist 307-472-2950denise.murphy@health.wyo.gov
Yvonne Adekale Provider Support Specialist 307-777-3407yvonne.adekale@health.wyo.gov
Paul Delap Provider Support Specialist 307-235-1182paul.delap@health.wyo.gov
Jenna Mulvaney Provider Support Specialist 307-472-5761jenna.mulvaney@health.wyo.gov
Shelley Harper Provider Support Specialist 307-745-2072shelley.harper@health.wyo.gov
Dawn Wright Provider Support Specialist 307-856-9083dawn.wright@health.wyo.gov
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Questions?