WHAT: Payment of 15% of the general revenue savings for each six-month period.
WHY: Increased independence, reduction in stress level of overall DSP workforce, savings to State.
HOW: The savings are calculated monthly for the previous six (6) calendar month period. A provider may earn the quality payment up to twice a year.
- The hours authorized to Individualized Supported Living or Respite in the month prior to initial remote support implementation at the current unit rate reimbursement LESS.
- The hours authorized to Individualized Supported Living or Respite at the current unit rate in the remote support implemented eligible month of the quality incentive payment LESS.
The monthly authorized amount for remote support components (purchase, lease, monthly service agreement, and remote response staff).