Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

New Option Waiver Program (NOW) and Comprehensive Support Waiver Program (COMP)

PROGRAMS FOR

IDD

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Adult)

Overview

The NOW and COMP Waiver program serves individuals with intellectual disabilities who require an intermediate care facility.

  • NOW offers services and support to enable individuals to remain living on their own or in their family home and participate in the community. 
  • COMP serves individuals with more intensive needs, primarily those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who require residential care.

Participants can 

Work with your case manager to develop a care plan that meets your needs and goals and change your plan if your needs change.

Select services and support to meet your needs.

Decide how much to pay for services, and negotiate with careworkers (within your budget).

Work with a support broker to develop a budget.

Find, hire, manage, and dismiss your careworkers.

Use BetterOnline to review your budget and approved services.

Use BetterOnline to monitor your care worker’s hours and spending.

Use BetterOnline or Time4Care to review, approve, and submit your careworker’s timesheets.

Services include

Payroll – We process payroll for your careworker using money from your budget.

Employment tax requirements – We handle all employment-related taxes for you, including federal, state, local, and unemployment.

Monthly budget managementWe help you keep your spending on track. 

Enrollment support – We help you and your care 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.

Service reports – With our reports you’ll always have a clear picture of the services you’ve received. 

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 BetterOnline portal

BetterOnline™

Better Online is a web-based app that keeps you organized and gives you the tools and info you need to manage your self-direction journey. Handle timesheets, check how much you spend each month, and get answers when you need them. It’s easy to use and available from any internet-connected device.

Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)

Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) is used in your program. Submit and approve timesheets with Time4Care EVV, our easy-to-use mobile app.

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Log in

Select the system to go to the login page.

Time4Care™

Log time and review, approve, and submit timesheets with ease.

Learn more about the benefits of Time4Care

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BetterOnline™

Fill out, approve, and submit timesheets, complete enrollment paperwork, and run reports 

Contact Information

Customer Service Hours:
Monday – Friday:
8am – 5pm | ET