Summer Safety and Free Fun for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Getting out and having fun in the sun is always one of the exciting parts of summer, but for aging adults, those activities can be dangerous without taking the proper precautions. This is especially true for those days of extreme heat and high UV index. While the tips we give below are far from comprehensive,…
The Right Selection for Self-Direction
Learn about the advantages Palco’s partners have access to! Advantages ✔ Innovative modern technology with live and local service professionals answering customer support requests. ✔ 24/7 cloud-based system with configurable and customizable features to meet any program needs. ✔ Lightning fast enrollment with the capability for full FMS enrollment completion in under 3 minutes! Experience…
Quality Customer Service Matters
The components of a good customer service team consist of creating best practices to help the company develop highly effective processes to streamline the work. Implementing these practices can improve efficiency. Having the ability and knowledge to respond quickly to the client’s needs allows the caller’s issues to be resolved quickly and efficiently. Every client’s…
FMS Roles and Responsibilities with Taxes
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,…
Think Palco First
The most dangerous phrase in language is, we’ve always done it this way. -Grace Hopper In order to evolve and remain in line with a vision that produces results and quality care, Palco has continued to modernize our technology to meet the demands of the self-directed marketplace. Email us at partnerships@palcofirst.com to learn more. by…
Palco Program Spotlight- Ohio
Less than a year ago, Palco partnered with the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio to serve as the Financial Management Services (FMS) vendor for the Elderly Services Program (ESP). The Elderly Services Program helps older adults from Butler, Clinton, Hamilton, and Warren counties – Cincinnati to Oxford, Mason to Wilmington, and everywhere in between…
Why FMS Ownership Matters
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,…
Employer Responsibilities In Self-Direction
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…
Impact of Cloud-Native Services on FMS
An overview of the impact and benefits of cloud-native software for financial management services (FMS). At Palco, we want to help individuals overcome all barriers to living their most meaningful lives. In today’s world, that demands understanding the transformation Financial Management Services (FMS) have seen in the last decade. We have spent time and capital…
Wages Now
How Does Wages Now Work? You can access your wages through the Money Network Card’s easy access portal at any time during your pay period. After shifts are completed, offers will be provided through the smart phone application, offering you up to 50% of the money you have earned from your shift. Your early payroll…