12VAC30-130-3040: Definitions

The following words and terms when used in this part shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Consumer-directed attendant" or "CD attendant" means a person who provides, via the consumer-directed model of services, personal care, companion services, or respite care, or any combination of these three services. "Consumer-directed" or "CD" means the model of service delivery under which the individual enrolled in the waiver or benefit program or the individual's employer of record, as appropriate, is responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and firing of the attendants who render the services that are reimbursed by DMAS.

"DMAS" means the Department of Medical Assistance Services.

"Employer of record" or "EOR" means the person who performs the functions of the employer in the consumer-directed model of service delivery. The EOR may be the individual enrolled in the waiver or benefit program, a family member, caregiver, or another person.

"Fiscal or employer agent" or "FEA" means a state agency or other entity as determined by DMAS that meets the requirements of 42 CFR 441.484.