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Know where and how to get services through the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program.
Your Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) worker will help you with plans to get services that meet your needs and goals. Depending on your situation, your supports may come from one or more of these service providers:
Your PDD worker will also help you and your family or guardian decide how to access these services.
There are 2 options for accessing services through the PDD program. You can choose one option or both. It is also possible to change options. The type and amount of services are based on your needs. If your needs change, your services can change at any time.
The 2 options include:
This option allows you to hire your own staff to provide some or all of your services. When you pick this option, either you or your family, your legal guardian, or a close friend sign a Family Managed Service (FMS) Agreement with the PDD program. The person who signs the agreement becomes an FMS Administrator and is part of your support team. They are not paid for this job.
The FMS Administrator has many responsibilities, including:
You need a MyAlberta Digital ID (MADI) to access the online claims reimbursement (OCR) portal – instead of your SIAMS account. If you do not have a MADI account, please set one up using these instructions (PDF, 276 KB). If you already have a MADI account, please enter your MADI username and password. When asked if you have a SIAMS account, choose YES to transfer your SIAMS account and OCR information. Click “sign in” to proceed.
If you need assistance, contact the MADI help desk at 1-844-643-2789.
There are PDD resources available if you want to learn more about Family Managed Services and decide if it is right for you.
When you choose this option, your PDD worker will help you choose one or more agencies to meet your needs. These agencies must work with you and your PDD worker, legal guardian, family, friends and anyone else on your support team to:
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