Specifications include, but are not limited to: The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to operate as a Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent in accordance with applicable IRS codes and notices and the Division of Developmental Disabilities’ rules and regulations. The successful vendor will provide fiscal, payroll and bill payment services for individuals receiving services through the Illinois’ Home and Community-based (HCBS) Waiver for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their representatives, when appropriate, throughout the State who hire their own direct support persons directly. As part of these duties, they will ensure paid bills are eligible for Medicaid clams, ensure paid providers are qualified under the State’s Medicaid Waivers, and ensure the necessary quality assurance mechanisms are in place to comply with Waiver provisions