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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Acumen Fiscal Agent has served various populations, including self-direction participant employers. As highlighted in the 2023 National Inventory of Self-Directed Long-Term Services & Supports, the expansion of self-direction nationwide was accelerated by several factors, with the creation of temporary emergency Medicaid waivers by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) […]

The 2023 National Inventory of Self-Directed Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) and the 2023 LTSS State Scorecard were recently released through a collaboration between AARP, The Commonwealth Fund, The John A. Hartford Foundation, and the Scan Foundation. This extensive inventory overviews publicly funded self-directed LTSS over the last three years. It explores data such as […]

On December 5, 2023, the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act was passed by the U.S. House and officially received by the Senate. This bill proposes changes to the home care and caregiver programs provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). While the bill still needs a favorable vote in the Senate and then President […]

In February, people all over the country are celebrating Valentine’s Day by swapping Valentine’s cards, passing out conversation heart candies, and surprising loved ones with special Valentine’s dinners. This is also a great month to celebrate the caregivers in your life. Caregivers often give more than expected, leading to stress and burnout. Acumen Fiscal Agent […]

When living on retirement funds, disability income, or other fixed wages, you want to ensure you get the most value for your income. Rising expenses can make it frustrating to figure out how to handle expenses when you have limited funds. Creating a budget can help alleviate that frustration and make living on a fixed […]

Christmas, Hanukkah, and other seasonal holidays fill our minds with thoughts of family, friends, food, and fun. For stressed-out caregivers and individuals with physical, intellectual or developmental disabilities, this time of year may not invoke those thoughts or feelings. It may be challenging to leave the house in the cold, snowy weather or focus on […]

At Acumen Fiscal Agent, we aim to facilitate freedom, choice, and opportunity through innovative fiscal agent solutions. With Veteran’s Day being celebrated this November, we’d like to draw attention to the fiscal management services we provide for Veteran-Directed Home and Community Based Services (HCBS). Through this service, we prioritize veterans and the agencies that support […]

High inflation has made it difficult for many individuals living with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities and their families to maintain basic standards of living. One area that has seen a significant increase is energy costs. Gas, electric, propane, and other energy sources have increased over the last few years. If you’re looking for ways […]

Direct Support Professional Recognition Week is September 10 – September 16, 2023. The team at Acumen Fiscal Agent encourages you to thank, honor, and celebrate the DSPs who work for you each and every day. Many self-determined individuals could not remain in their homes without their DSPs’ assistance. They provide many services, from meal preparation […]

Many changes have been made toward creating spaces that are accessible for people with disabilities. Still, more improvements are necessary, especially in housing. At Acumen Fiscal Agent, we believe that changes to home accessibility can greatly improve the safety and well-being of children and adults with disabilities and support their freedom and independence. Improve Quality of […]