FAQ

A Financial Management Services, or FMS, provider plays a key role in supporting people who choose to get their regional center services through the SDP. Everyone in SDP must use an FMS provider to help:

• manage the individual budget and pay for services, including paying employees;
• assist with hiring employees;
• make sure providers are qualified to deliver services; and,
• help providers locate a Live Scan location to obtain necessary background checks.

State law [Welfare & Institutions Code §4685.8(d)(3)(E)] requires that participants in the SDP use an FMS. An FMS provides support in many ways including, but not limited to, paying service providers, ensuring providers are qualified, ensuring all employer-related labor and tax laws are followed and reporting to the participant and regional center to help inform the budget. The FMS does not control the budget; the FMS supports participants in paying for the services they choose.

Please give us a call at (888) 368-3710 or fill out an intake form located on the contact page.

We aim for an Annual Budget Average of $120,000, but it varies. Our commitment to being your FMS partner goes beyond meeting a set budget. We evaluate your specific needs and determine if we can support you