The Cost Model drop down list allows an administrator to define the cost associated with the action. Three values are available for selection: 'No Cost','User Specified Costs', 'Fixed Actual'.
If 'No Cost' is specified, it means that there is no cost associated with the action and as a result no cost information is displayed for this action on an outcome plan.
If 'User Specified Costs' is specified, it means that the estimated and actual cost can be specified by a user when creating and completing the action. An estimated cost field is displayed when adding the action to an outcome plan allowing a user to specify the estimated cost of the action. An actual cost field is displayed when completing the action allowing a user to specify the actual cost of the action.
If 'Fixed Actual' is specified, it means that a fixed cost is associated with the action. If this is specified, a fixed cost must be specified when administering the action. This cost is then displayed to a user when adding an action to an outcome plan.