Palco is excited to partner with the Arkansas Department of Human Services to provide workforce stabilization incentive payments to program stakeholders! What you need to know. The American Rescue Plan Act, Section 9817 Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Spending Plan, gives states the ability to issue incentives to direct support professionals to help with workforce…
This memo will answer frequently asked end of year questions and explain what you can expect from Palco as we close out 2021. As we reach the end of 2021, we want to thank you for your commitment to self-direction and keeping yourself or those you love safe in their home and community.| W2 FormsThe…
As part of our 2021 first-quarter filing with the PA Department of Labor (DOL) and Industry for Unemployment Taxes at the end of April, a prefile is sent to the state to confirm all information. From this file, we were notified of a number of individuals in need of a form to be filed with…
Palco, along with the Department of Human Services (DHS), has been working hard to improve the Federally mandated Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) process*. Effective 5/25/2021 all Arkansas Self-Directing Employers/Participants and their Workers, employed by the Participant, will use Palco’s Connect system for all EVV edits and approvals. These improvements will replace the current AuthentiCare website…
Some Andriod OS users will require an upgrade in order to use AuthintiCare Mobile application v 2.0.7 released March 17, 2021. In order to use AuthentiCare Mobile Application 2.0.7 for daily EVV activities, please ensure workers use a device that is compatible with Android OS operating system version of 6.0 or higher to address a security compliance issue….
EVV will start on 3/30/2021 Arkansas Workers of Arkansas IndependentChoices employers must start using Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) to enter the start and stop of every shift. Don’t delay your pay! Effective March 30, 2021 paper timesheets will no longer be accepted. Sign up for our mobile app and web portal today! It’s as easy…
In 1987, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed March “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.” President Reagan’s proclamation built upon the deinstitutionalization movement of the seventies and eighties. The proclamation inspired further social change by asking Americans to provide the “encouragement and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to reach their potential.” Feeling optimistic these citizens moved from institutions…
Paper Checks for February 19th Vendor Payroll Central Arkansas, the location of Palco’s main office, as well as Texas and many parts of the United States, experienced a historic winter storm this week with nearly 18 inches of snow. As a result, we have experienced unexpected power outages, dangerous driving conditions, and the closing of…
Effective April 1, 2021, Acumen Fiscal Agent will no longer be providing Financial Management Services (FMS) for Colorado CDASS members. All members currently utilizing Acumen Fiscal Agent must choose a new FMS vendor by February 10, 2021. If members do not choose an FMS by February 10, 2021, they will be automatically transferred to Palco….
This memo will answer frequently asked end of year questions and explain what you can expect from Palco as we close out 2020. W2 FormsThe IRS requires that all 2020 W-2s be mailed to employees no later than January 31, 2021. Palco will mail all W-2s through the United States Postal Service. If you do…