This training prepares "New" PD Representatives (Employers of Record) to  begin Participant-Direction by reviewing: 

  • Role and Responsibilities of the PD Representative/Employer of Record
  • Covered and non-covered services under NOW and COMP
  • Employer authority and accountability

The "New" PD Representative (Employer of Record) is the person who will:

  • Hire Participant-Direction staff and/or service vendors
  • Supervise and manage staff
  • Approve employee time and vendors service invoices
  • Ensure waiver rules and followed
  • Be legally responsible for Participant-Direction services

*If you are not the person who will serve as the "New" PD Representative (Employer of Record), this training is not intended for you. Registrations submitted by individuals outside of the intended audience will not be approved to attend.

All "New" PD Representatives/Employers that attend the training must sign a Memo of Understanding (MOU) and complete an Attestation form in order to begin self directing.  Links to the required documents will be included in your registration confirmation email. (check your spam/junk mail, please) These documents must be completed and returned within 3 business days after attending the training.  Failure to submit required documents within the required timeframe will delay the start of Participant Direction services.

These sessions will utilize the Webex webinar video conferencing system.  Participants will need a desktop computer or laptop device equipped with video/camera capability.  Your camera must be turned on throughout the entire training session to engage with the presenters.