The Cash Model is a non-medical personal assistance services program that converts PASP consumer hours to a cash allowance. The cash award is placed into an account which the consumer can ...

New Jersey residents between the ages of 18-70 who are self-directing and permanently physically disabled, AND who are working, preparing for employment, attending school or training program, or actively volunteering in ...

Self-Directing refers to the consumer's ability to independently make decisions, manage and supervise an employee. 

The program is funded by the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Disability Services. It is administered through county designated agencies in New Jersey. 

Contact your county designated agency PASP Consultant, who will screen for eligibility, send out an application packet and make arrangements for an assessment to further determine eligibility for the program.  ...

There is no income cap for the program. Some individuals pay no fee for services while others pay a portion or a modest “co-pay” based on a sliding fee scale.  ...

The money that you receive, or your CASH ALLOWANCE, is based on the number of service hours that you are assessed to receive. Your service hours are based on your ...

These funds are not considered income and do not impact your eligibility for Social Security, Food Stamps and other programs that assess your income to determine your eligibility.

Each consumer, with the help of the County PASP Consultant, will prepare a Cash Management Plan (CMP). The CMP is your monthly budget designating how you want your program benefits used. ...

The CMP is used by the Fiscal Intermediary to implement your budget. The plan drives the payment exactly as it’s written.

There are only a few forms required to enroll in the Cash Model Program. The County Consultant and Fiscal Intermediary will provide you with a checklist of all required forms and ...

No, you do not have to use an agency, although this is still an option. The Cash Model gives you the ability to utilize an agency or the freedom to hire ...

The differences are that in hiring a person on your own, you may realize a cost savings that could translate into more service hours. In addition, you have the ability to ...

Yes, the consumer can request a variety of background checks on potential employees. The fiscal intermediary will provide you with information on the various background checks that are available and assist ...

Technically, you can have as many employees as you like. You can select as many as you need to be your “main” employees and designate others as “backup” employees. Having backup ...

Your employee can help you with personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, shopping, correspondence, and transportation.

Your employee fills out a bi-weekly time sheet for services rendered. The timesheet must be signed by the employee and the consumer and then mailed to the Fiscal Intermediary. It is ...

The Cash Model allows consumers to purchase approved items and services that foster independence. These items can include modifications, medical supplies and equipment, and cleaning services.