CALIFORNIA
Self-Determination Program
California Self-Determination Program
PROGRAMS FOR
Developmental Disabilities (Adult, 18 and under)
For Participants:
We are vendored with all 21 California Regional Centers!
Our Vendor Numbers: PY3229 (bill payer) and PY3230 (sole employer).
Contact our team for more information:
Customer Service Hours:
8 am – 5 pm PST
Phone: 844-902-6665
Email: pplcalifornia@pplfirst.com
Are you ready to enroll? Click below for a consultation or enrollment appointment.
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What is self-directed care?
When you enroll in the CA self-determination program (SDP), you choose who provides your support, and control other aspects of your care. You can hire a family member, friend, or another worker of your choosing. If a family member is already helping you, they can probably get paid. You become the employer of your worker, and also decide how to spend the money you receive from the program. We think it’s a better option for almost everyone over traditional home care agencies.
Why choose self-directed care?
There is a lot of flexibility and choice with self-directed care. Check out an in-depth conversation on one person’s perspective of SDP, click here!
What does PPL do?
In California, participants in self-determination care programs are required to use a financial management services (FMS) company such as ours. We assist with many aspects of your self-determination journey.
SDP Network
The SDP Network connects Self-Determining Californians with independent facilitators and other service providers. With this system, users can either join the network as a provider or can search for a provider that fits their needs.
- Check out the SDP Network, click here.
You can:
Select services and support to meet your needs.
Decide how much to pay for services, and negotiate within your budget.
Work with an independent facilitator to develop a person-centered plan and spending plan.
Find, hire, manage, and dismiss your workers.
Use MyAccount to review your budget and approved services.
Use MyAccount to monitor your worker’s hours and spending.
Use Time4Care to review, approve, and submit your worker’s timesheets.
Services include
Payroll – We process payroll for your worker using money from your budget.
Employment tax requirements – We handle all employment-related taxes for you, including federal, state, local, and unemployment.
Monthly budget management – We help you keep your spending on track.
Enrollment support – We help you and your worker with enrollment and training through your enrollment specialist,
Customer service – Our friendly and professional customer service agents are available five days a week to help you with any questions.
Monthly reports – With our monthly reports, you’ll always have a clear picture of the services you’ve received.
WHAT’S NEW
Click here to see Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Regional Center Directives.
Introducing TWO NEW offerings from PPL! Click here to see more information.
1) Virtual Credit Cards – Will allow you to process payments for goods and services quickly and securely!
- Starting now, PPL is introducing a new way to pay for goods and services authorized in your plan.
2) Two-Factor Authentication – Bringing greater security to your information!
- Starting on September 20, 2025, all requests to change demographic or payroll information will be authenticated with a two-step process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Log in
Select the system your program uses to go to the login page.
Time4Care™
Log time, review, approve, and submit timesheets, and handle electronic visit verification with ease.
Learn more about the benefits of Time4Care or watch our training videos here
Download on App Store Download on Google PlayOur complete web app that puts everything you need as a self-director (or case manager, or caregiver!) right at your fingertips.
Time4Care™
Both participants (employers) and caregivers (employees) have lots of timekeeping to do when working in a self-direction program.
Time4Care is our highly rated mobile solution for Apple and Android smart devices.
Reminders to submit timesheets
Timesheet submission and approval alerts
Timesheet error checking
Offline time entry
Simple calendar interface
Privacy features
Documentation
Instant timesheet approval
Works right in the MyAccount/BetterOnline portal
MyAccount
MyAccount has everything you need to make sure your self-direction journey is a success. Designed for participants and caregivers, it lets you complete and check all required paperwork, timesheets, budgets and spending, with a focus on making the enrollment process easy.
It’ll make smooth sailing of any choppy waters you encounter while you’re getting set up, giving you the answers and forms you need, right when you need them.
For Regional Centers & Independent Facilitators:
We’re here to partner with Regional Centers and Independent Facilitators
We are vendored with all 21 regional centers in California and have no wait-list! We support you and the participants you guide in getting enrolled and throughout their time in SDP.
How to get started
Are you wondering if self-direction is right for you or your loved one?
Program Documents
FILTER DOCUMENTS
Payroll Documents
CA SDP – Worker Wage Cost to You NEW CA SDP Payroll Schedule 2024 CA SDP Payroll Schedule 2025 Vendor Invoice FormMyAccount
My Account Enrollment Status Quick Guide MyAccount SDP Participant Guide MyAccount SDP Provider Guide MyAccount SDP VendorProcedures & Information
FMS Transfer Process Information Worker’s Compensation Tips Workers’ Compensation Policy GuideTime4Care™
Time4Care Quick GuideContact Information
Customer Service Hours:
8 am – 5 pm PST
Customer Service / General Questions:
844-902-6665
Are you ready to enroll? Click below for a consultation or enrollment appointment.
Book NowCustomer Service Email:
pplcalifornia@pplfirst.com
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