Frequently Asked Questions

Fiscal Intermediary Services in a Nutshell

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need a fiscal intermediary?

Yes, it is a requirement of the MIchigan Department of Community Health that customers wishing to hire their support staff directly utilize the services of a fiscal intermediary.

Can I contact my fiscal intermediary directly?

Yes, your fiscal intermediary works for you and with you, so communication is not only allowed but necessary.

Is my personal information kept private?

Yes, all fiscal intermediary offices must be HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) compliant.

Can I give raises?

Yes, as long as they are within your budget. It is often advised to start your employees at a lower rate, thus leaving room for a wage increase.

Who get worker's compensation insurance?

As your fiscal intermediary, CLN will help you obtain any required worker's compensation insurance for your employees.

How do my employees get paid?

Employer approves time sheets. Mail or fax forms to CLN. Pay periods are the 1st through the 15th and the 16th through the last day of the month. Time sheets must be received three business days after the end of the pay period. Paychecks are mailed or deposited directly into their bank accounts.

Do you keep my employee's personnel files at your office?

Yes, we store important forms such as IRS and MI W-4, verification of employment eligibility (I-9) and other documents

Fiscal Intermediary Services in a Nutshell

• Allow individuals to hire and fire their own employees.
• The consumer decides who provides support services.
• Adult customers make hiring decisions through the Choice Voucher system.
• Parents or guardians of children participate through the Children's Waiver Program.
• CLN provides payroll services assuring that all taxes are paid.
• Customers receive a monthly statement of their financial activity.
• The customers' employees will receive accurate pay and W2s.

Want to know more? Click on the image to the left (or click here) to view a detailed explanation of CLN's fiscal intermediary services.

A word from Joanne Magee, Fiscal Intermediary Services Coordinator

Sometimes explaining Fiscal Intermediary Services can be a bit difficult – however, the easy part to illustrate is the importance of these services to our community members with disabilities, their families, and caregivers here in Southeastern Michigan. It's inevitable that if your disability is severe enough you will need some help doing tasks that other people take for granted. This is why Community Living Network exists. Our job, our purpose, our passion, is to assure that people with disabilities can choose who they want in their homes providing their care.