Dear <IP Name>,
Today’s the day to take action and get hired by Consumer Direct Care Network Washington (CDWA)! Starting today, September 1, you can begin your transition to the Consumer Directed Employer (CDE).
Under the CDE, all Individual Providers (IP) will transition from being contracted with DSHS to being employed by CDWA. Your Client(s) or their Authorized Representative will continue to be the managing employer of their IP(s). CDWA will become the legal employer for all IPs. We will be responsible for hiring, payroll, and monitoring expiration of credentials, like background checks and training. Once CDWA is your legal employer, you will still get the same wages, benefits, and other working conditions provided by your current collective-bargaining agreement (CBA), unless CDWA and SEIU 775 bargain changes.
