In the DDA exception, who negotiates the cost and service?

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In the DDA exception, who negotiates the cost and service?

In the DDA self-directed arrangement, the person using the services acts as the employer and has the authority to decide what services are needed and negotiate the terms and cost with providers, all within the approved budget. This person-centered control is what allows you to tailor supports to fit real needs. The Fiscal Employer Agent handles the financial side—paying providers and managing payroll—after the terms are agreed. The Community Support Worker delivers the services but doesn’t set or negotiate the price. The DDA administers and monitors the program, but individual service costs and terms aren’t negotiated by them. So the negotiation of cost and service sits with the participant or their employer.

In the DDA self-directed arrangement, the person using the services acts as the employer and has the authority to decide what services are needed and negotiate the terms and cost with providers, all within the approved budget. This person-centered control is what allows you to tailor supports to fit real needs. The Fiscal Employer Agent handles the financial side—paying providers and managing payroll—after the terms are agreed. The Community Support Worker delivers the services but doesn’t set or negotiate the price. The DDA administers and monitors the program, but individual service costs and terms aren’t negotiated by them. So the negotiation of cost and service sits with the participant or their employer.

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