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Acumen
Fiscal Intermediary is one of the leading fiscal intermediaries
in the nation, and we help
hundreds of parents be in charge of the supports they
and their children receive.
What
is the difference between a provider agency and Acumen?
A provider agency is a company that provides support
services. If you use a provider, they would supply the
staff coming into your home. Because the staff work
for the provider agency, the agency is responsible for
all the employees responsibilities - hiring, firing,
training, payroll withholding and filing, which comes
at a higher cost.
With
Acumen, you are the employer. You recruit, hire, schedule
and train your own employees. Not only can you get more
support for the same dollars by being in charge, you
are in total control.
How
do I know if I should use a provider agency or Acumen?
Being an employer is not for everyone. You are encouraged
to weigh the pros and cons. There are provider agencies
in States that do a good job and could be considered.
But, if you want to employ your own support staff, be
in total control of your family support services, do
the required paperwork, and get more services for the
money, Acumen is your choice.
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