September is National Service Dog Month!
National Service Dog Month is a month-long celebration honoring the hard work and life-changing impact service dogs make on people with disabilities every day. Service dogs and other pets can make a huge impact on the lives of people with disabilities and their families.
by Spencer Griffin
Communications Director
Fraud, waste, and abuse is a common phrase heard throughout the medical and social services industry. Understanding what this means and how to prevent it is a key concern for state Medicaid agencies, managed care organizations, and self-direction program staff. We’re going to break down each of these topics and provide examples of steps you…
The Financial Management Services (FMS) industry has seen tremendous growth in the last decade due to an increasing demand for in-home services and support across our country. More than ever before, recent world events like the COVID pandemic emphasized the value and importance of being able to age in your preferred location like your home,…
At Palco, supporting our clients in their self-direction responsibilities can be stressful for them. In self-direction, the person receiving the services has a choice and control over the services and support. With this responsibility comes decisions and pressure at times. People seeking care can sometimes develop anxiety or feel like they are in a crisis….
Self-Direction: A Medicaid Long-Term Care Model Self-direction is a Medicaid long-term care model that supports the chronically ill, older adults, and those with a disability at any age to remain at home and in their community. It empowers individuals to live the lives they want to live. To stay safe in your home, you or…
As the 2022 tax season comes to a close, self-directed stakeholders may be curious about the role the Financial Management Service (FMS) provider plays in filing taxes and assisting in managing their self-directed services within a Fiscal Employer Agent (F/EA) program. First, its important to know that when a self-directing employer enrolls with the FMS,…
Imagine you’re at a restaurant, hungry and ready for a great meal. Your server asks you what you’d like to eat without ever handing you a menu. When you ask, she tells you about the hamburgers and chicken dishes they have to offer, but she decides to omit telling you about their spaghetti because she…