Where your future begins
Where your future begins
Contact: Carla Lasley
Created: 11/13/2018
Date Emailed to Staff: 11/30/2018
Effective Date:
Summary of Changes
NOTE these changes are effective 12/1/18.
1) Referrals and authorizations for Benefits Assessment service to be completed for all people prior to writing of IPE.
2) Referrals for Benefits Planning service to be completed for all clients after IPE is written.
3) Process for documenting choice of provider or refusal of services is outlined.
4) All services changed from an hourly rate to a flat fee for service.
5) Critical touchpoints and other circumstances when Benefits Management may be authorized are described. Allows for one authorization of Benefits Management while case is open; one authorization for Benefits Management in Post-Employment.
Forms - New or Revised
New form: Benefits Services Providers is used to document choice of provider OR refusal of service. Form found at: http://webforms.vr.ne.gov/assets/vr_forms/374/original/BenefitsServicesProviders.pdf?1541615399
QE2 Update
Flat rate for service being authorized, rather than an hourly rate.
To Do
Ensure all staff attended Benefits Services training held in November. Contact C. Lasley if additional sessions are needed after 12/1.
Revised service agreement effective 12/1/18. OD's to receive copy after these are executed.
Team Communication
Discuss details of changes in team meetings as staff are trained and become familiar with new process; convey process questions and concerns to C. Lasley for resolution.
VRIS Posting
Monitoring Requirements
When completing QA reviews check to ensure staff are authorizing services or documenting refusal in accordance with policy.