Which statement correctly describes how I.C.D.E. and Consumer Direct collaborate?

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Understanding how these two players share responsibilities in self-directed supports comes down to money management versus eligibility and budgeting. I.C.D.E. is in charge of determining who qualifies for services and how much funding is available—the foundation that shapes the plan. Consumer Direct, acting as the Fiscal Employer Agent, handles the financial pieces: paying workers, processing payroll, taxes, benefits, and tracking expenditures to ensure spending stays within the approved budget and complies with requirements.

This split captures the practical workflow: eligibility and budget set the scope, while the financial agent makes sure the money flows correctly to providers and records reflect that use. The other options mix up duties—medical records, transportation, direct service delivery, credentialing, or plan reviews are not the primary roles of a fiscal employer agent or the eligibility/budget function described here.