12VAC30-122-170: Fiscal employer/agent requirements

A. Pursuant to a duly negotiated contract or interagency agreement, the DMAS designated fiscal employer/agent shall be reimbursed by DMAS to perform certain employer functions, including payroll and bookkeeping functions, on behalf of the EOR or individual who is receiving consumer-directed personal assistance services, companion services, and respite services. "Fiscal employer/agent" means a state agency or other entity as determined by DMAS to meet the requirements of 42 CFR 441.484 and the Virginia Public Procurement Act (Chapter 43 (§ 2.2-4300 et seq.) of Title 2.2 of the Code of Virginia) that performs an employer's salary payment and tax reporting functions for assistants employed for consumer-directed services.

B. The DMAS designated fiscal employer/agent shall be responsible for administering payroll services on behalf of the individual enrolled in the waiver .