Thank you for your interest in the FPSO! Unlike being eligible for a state-funded program, the FPSO is about being an Employer, with the responsibilities that go along with having an employee(s).

To become an FPSO Employer:

• An employer must be an EIM consumer, or a consumer’s family member.
• An Employer must be an adult at least 21 years of age.
• A potential Employer will have a criminal background check completed by EIM.
• The potential Employer would register as a PCA agency with the State Division of Licensing. The cost is $25.00.
• Fill out paperwork with a “Fiscal Intermediary” who works on the Employer’s behalf to do the paychecks and taxes for the employee(s).
• Obtain workers’ compensation insurance for the employee(s). Premium is paid for by the program funding source.
• Attend a training and sign an Agreement with EIM to follow all program rules and regulations.

• Find, employ and direct personal care employee(s).
• Work with the Fiscal Intermediary if any payroll issues arise.
• Decide if an employee can be hired following background checks.
• Communicate with the EIM Care Manager who manages the consumer’s overall Plan of Care and authorizes the services to be provided.
• Keep consumer and personnel records.
• Maintain workers’ compensation insurance.