What is Self-Direction?
At Fello, we believe you know your needs best. Self-direction gives you more choice and control over your life. You decide how, when, and who helps you.
When you self-direct, you are in charge. You choose your workers. You create your own schedule. You decide what support you need. We handle all the paperwork behind the scenes, like paying your employees and paying bills for the services you choose.
Who We Support
In 2007, we partnered with Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) to bring self-direction to Maryland. With almost 20 years of experience, we are the largest Financial Management and Counseling Services (FMCS) provider in the state. Today, Fello supports over 3,000 self-directing participants and their 8,000+ employees throughout Maryland.
Why Choose Self-Direction?
Self-direction gives you more control over your life. At Fello, we believe in choice. When you self-direct, you are in charge.
You can:
- Choose what services to self-direct
- Decide what works best for you
- Choose and hire your own employees
- Train your employees on your needs and expectations
- Set your own schedule
How Will Fello Support You?
You make the decisions when you self-direct, but you are not alone! As your FMCS provider, Fello supports you by handling all the paperwork behind the scenes. This includes paying your employees and paying bills for the services you choose.
Fello will also help you with your employer and budget authorities.
Employer Authority means you can choose and manage your own employees.
We help you by:
- Making sure your employees meet all requirements to work with you
- Managing employee paperwork
- Paying your employees
- Filing taxes
- Reminding you when employee certifications are due
Budget Authority means you choose what services and items to buy to meet your needs.
We help you by:
- Processing payments for items and services in your plan
- Paying vendors when you request it
- Tracking what you spend
- Giving you monthly reports so you can see where your money goes
- Completing all tax reporting for you, your employees, and vendors
When you self-direct your Maryland DDA services, we are your partner. We’re excited to join you as you become more independent with support from Fello.
Self-Direction Forms & Resources
Frequently Downloaded Forms
Easy-Access Resources
Tools & Technology
Fello uses tools and technology to help participants manage their services. Fello’s FMS Engine is online software that assists participants and their teams with managing budgets, making payments, and much more. The software’s built-in automation minimizes manual processes, making it easier to use. It also gives people who choose to self-direct more control and quicker and easier access to their data.
FMS Engine
Evvie Mobile App and Evvie Web Portal
Ready to Enroll?
Explore your independence and self-determination with the support of Self-Directed Services. We’ll be with you every step of the way through your journey.