The CDS Vendor’s responsibilities can be found in Missouri state regulation, at 19 CSR 15-8.400. The Missouri Medicaid Audit and Compliance Unit (MMAC) would like to encourage CDS vendors to be familiar with the program’s responsibilities and requirements. Some of the requirements are listed below:
- Collect timesheets and certify their accuracy
- Transmit individual payments to the personal care attendant on behalf of the consumer
- Ensure all payroll, employment, and other taxes are paid timely
- Ensure each attendant is registered, screened, and employable pursuant to the FCSR, the EDL, and applicable state laws and regulations
- Ensure the attendant is not the consumer’s spouse
- Perform case management activities with the consumer at least monthly to provide ongoing monitoring of the services
- Ensure the consumer is properly trained to properly recruit, employ, instruct, supervise, and maintain the services of the attendant(s). This training and orientation includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Time sheet preparation
- Identification of program fraud
- Allowable and non-allowable tasks
- Attendants’ rights and responsibilities
- Identification of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
If you have any questions, please contact MMAC at mmac.providerreview@dss.mo.gov