SDP Bill-Pay Services (315)

Participants enrolled in California's Self-Determination Program (SDP) are required to utilize an FMS, such as FMS Pay, to process payments to vendors in the program.

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FMS Pay provides SDP Bill-Pay Services (Service Code 315) to support SDP Participants with paying for invoices received from service providers that are approved in the participant's certified spending-plan.

 

As part of this service, per DDS and Medicaid requirements, FMS Pay:

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• Supports vendors with onboarding, qualification verification, HCBS evaluation compliance and background check submission to DDS.

• Processes valid invoices received that align with the client's spending-plan and DDS invoice requirements.

• Publishes monthly statements reflecting the funds spent in the accounting period/month.

• Annually reviews vendor files to ensure ongoing eligibility to participate in SDP.

• Complies with IRS and tax regulations, such as issuing 1099s to vendors.