GEORGIA
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
New Option Waiver Program (NOW) and Comprehensive Support Waiver Program (COMP)
PROGRAMS FOR
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 management – We 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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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
Download on App Store Download on Google PlayFill out, approve, and submit timesheets, complete enrollment paperwork, and run reports
Program Documents
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Procedures & Information
Complaint Form NEW Form W-9 NEW Notice of Provider No Longer Working NEW Participant Welcome Letter NEW Provider Welcome Letter NEWReferral & Enrollment Process
Direct Deposit Update Form NEW Employer Agreement NEW Form 2678 NEW Form G-4 NEW Form RD-1061 NEW Form SS-4 NEW IC Services and Rates Form NEW IRS Form W-4 IRS Form W-4 (Spanish) Participant Direction Representative Appointment Form NEW Participant Referral Form NEW Provider Agreement NEW Provider Enrollment Form NEW Provider Services and Rates Form NEW Requisition Invoice NEW SUI-Limited Power of Attorney NEW Separation Notice NEW Tax Exemptions Form NEW USCIS Form I-9 USCIS Form I-9 Instructions USCIS Form I-9 Instructions, Spanish (FOR REFERENCE ONLY) USCIS Form I-9, Spanish (FOR REFERENCE ONLY) Vendor Details Form NEWContact Information
Customer Service Hours:
Monday – Friday:
8am – 5pm | ET
Customer Service / General Questions:
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