Effective immediately, participants in the CLASS program may also choose to self-direct hourly nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy.  The annual nursing reassessment will continue to be completed by your DSA. 

These professionals would be your employees and would be responsible for filling out the same forms currently completed by your personal care attendants.  They would have additional responsibility for completing plans of care and providing you with proof that they are licensed.

For additional information, please contact your service coordinator who can explain what you will need to do at your next IPP to transfer those services. 

Additionally support consultation services are now available to CLASS participants.  This program allows you to hire someone to provide you with additional support in learning how to be an employer.  Your case manager will review this new service with you at your next IPP.