Where your future begins
Where your future begins
Contact: Carla Lasley
Created: 04/01/2022
Date Emailed to Staff: 04/11/2022
Effective Date: 04/08/2022
Summary of Changes
Revised process for determining end of MS 4 (when client is ready to transition to extended services), and 90 day period for transition to extended services.
Provided directions for closure of BH SE cases and how other SE cases are handled following MS 4.
Add guidance developed some time ago and decision-tree to support staff in determining when SE is an appropriate goal and how to identify possible sources for extended services.
Forms - New or Revised
Revised MS 4 forms -- now titled Transition to Extended services and includes description of services and supports to be provided during transition.
Revised Milestones payment forms to describe MS 4 process, MS 5A/B applicable changes.
QE2 Update
Change coincides with other changes to QE2 related to IPE.
To Do
Follow new process for MS 4 for applicable SE type (BH, or I/DD, ABI, Autism); use guidance as needed when developing SE plan and projecting possible sources of extended services.
Team Communication
Discuss / review policy changes and seek resolution of any issues, answer to questions, if applicable.
VRIS Posting
https://webforms.nebraska.gov/program_manual_chapters/892
Monitoring Requirements
No specific monitoring required, other than typical review of cases.
Training Dates
MS 4 changes covered at trainings on 3/ 16 and 3/18. Will also review changes at 4/14 and 4/15 follow-up IPE meetings.