Question 1

What is Financial Management Servcie (FMS)?

Accepted Answer

An FMS helps participants in Self-Determination Program (SDP) manage their budgets. We handle employer responsibilities like payroll, taxes, and reimbursements, and ensure spending stays complaint with DDS and Regional Center guidelines.

Question 2

What Regional Centres does Ridgeline work with?

Accepted Answer

We're vendored with Alta, Far Northern, North Bay, East Bay, Redwood Coast, San Andreas, San Diego, and Inland Regional Centres.
We're also in the process of vendorization with other RC's.

Question 3

How long does onboading take?

Accepted Answer

For clients: typically 1 - 2 weeks after we receive the referral and service agreement.

For employees: 2 -- 3 weeks after background clearance (Live scan) and TriNet onboarding.

Vendors can start as soon as their packet and W-9 are submitted and approved.

Question 4

What is the difference between Co-Employer, Sole Employer, and Bill Payer Models?

Accepted Answer

Co-Employer: Ridgeline handles payroll, takes and HR compliance.

Sole Employer: The client manages their own payroll through a service liek Gusto, while Ridgeline oversees compliance and reimbursements.

Bill Payer: Used for vendor or reimbursement-based services only (no employees).

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Financial Management Servcie (FMS)?

What Regional Centres does Ridgeline work with?

How long does onboading take?

What is the difference between Co-Employer, Sole Employer, and Bill Payer Models?