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FMS Finder
Every Financial Management Service vendored for Self-Determination in California: which regional centers each one serves, which employer models it offers, the languages it works in, and its approved employer burden, with a clear flag for whether workers’ compensation is inside that number or has to be bought separately.
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FMS monthly fees, statewide schedule
Statewide, not set per regional center. Billed monthly and scaled by how many employees or providers are in the spending plan. Paid by the regional center outside the participant’s individual budget, so it is never counted as budget spend. Effective December 1, 2023.
| FMS model | 0 to 4 employees | 5 to 10 employees | 11 or more employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred language is English | |||
| Bill Payer | $230 | $450 | $690 |
| Co-Employer | $380 | $600 | $840 |
| Sole Employer | $380 | $600 | $840 |
| Preferred language is not English | |||
| Bill Payer | $255 | $495 | $760 |
| Co-Employer | $420 | $660 | $925 |
| Sole Employer | $420 | $660 | $925 |
Source: the DDS Financial Management Service Contact List and the DDS Summary of Approved FMS Employer Burden, compiled . Burden is the Department’s approved figure for payroll taxes, workers’ compensation where included, and paid sick leave. Reference only, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of Developmental Services, any regional center or any FMS. Confirm models, fees, languages and the current burden with the FMS before choosing.
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