New Jersey S1128 requires the Division of Developmental Disabilities to align rates for self-directed employees with maximum service provider rates.

New Jersey S1128 mandates the Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities to ensure parity between service provider and self-directed employee rates for approved services funded by the division. The bill defines "self-directed employee" as a person employed directly by an eligible individual or their representative to perform approved services. The current rates for self-directed employees are significantly lower than those for service providers, with the latter averaging around $51.00 per hour for high acuity community-based supports.

New Jersey S1128 requires the Division of Developmental Disabilities to align rates for self-directed employees with maximum service provider rates.

New Jersey S1128 mandates the Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities to ensure parity between service provider and self-directed employee rates for approved services funded by the division. The bill defines "self-directed employee" as a person employed directly by an eligible individual or their representative to perform approved services. The current rates for self-directed employees are significantly lower than those for service providers, with the latter averaging around $51.00 per hour for high acuity community-based supports.