Proxy Parent Foundation’s Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) Program provides flexible, personalized assistance for beneficiaries with serious mental illness and families who need support on an as-needed basis. PAYG is an extension of our Personal Support Services (PSS) program and serves as an excellent option for individuals who may benefit from professional guidance but do not yet require ongoing Personal Support Services.

The program exists to help individuals and families address specific needs as they arise while benefiting from the knowledge, experience, and advocacy of the Proxy Parent Foundation team.

A Valuable Resource Before Trust Funding

One unique advantage of the PAYG Program is that it can be accessed before a Special Needs Trust is funded. For families who have established a trust with Proxy Parent Foundation but have not yet funded it, PAYG services provide an opportunity to utilize the expertise of a Personal Support Specialist when assistance is needed.

This allows individuals and families to begin building a relationship with Proxy Parent Foundation and access guidance, advocacy, and resources while preparing for future trust funding.

Who Is Eligible?

To participate in the Pay-As-You-Go Program, the beneficiary must have serious mental illness a Special Needs Trust established through Proxy Parent Foundation, whether the trust is currently funded or planned to be funded in the future.

How Does It Work?

PAYG services are  billed only for the time and services utilized. This approach allows beneficiaries and families to receive professional assistance without committing to ongoing Personal Support Services before their trust is funded.

Services May Include:

• Assistance with government benefit applications, renewals, and recertifications

• Help understanding and responding to benefit-related notices and paperwork

• Guidance regarding housing resources and community services

• Advocacy and coordination with healthcare providers and service agencies

• Assistance navigating educational, vocational, or employment-related resources

• Support with trust-related questions and beneficiary needs

• Resource referrals and problem-solving assistance

• Coordination during life transitions or unexpected circumstances

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Why Choose PAYG?

Many individuals and families occasionally need experienced guidance from our Personal Support Services. PAYG provides access to knowledgeable professionals who understand Special Needs Trusts, public benefits, and the unique challenges faced by individuals with with serious mental illness.

Whether a trust has already been funded or is being established for future funding, PAYG offers a flexible way to receive personalized assistance when it is needed most.

Learn More

If you have established a Special Needs Trust with Proxy Parent Foundation and would like to learn more about Pay-As-You-Go services, please contact us. We would be happy to discuss your needs and determine how we may be able to assist.