Where your future begins
Where your future begins
Contact: Carla Lasley
Created: 04/30/2024
Date Emailed to Staff: 05/01/2024
Effective Date: 05/01/2024
Summary of Changes
Summary of Changes
1) Requires documentation of Benefits Orientation prior to IPE for those with specific benefits (those affected by earned income) that are listed on the Existing Benefits Screen (see policy for list of benefits requiring referral for Benefits Orientation
2) Benefits Orientation Specialist authorizes all subsequent benefits services
3) Benefits Orientation Specialist completes Benefits Discussion in the 30 days prior to case closure; such discussion is required to close case
4) New report will be available soon so Benefits Orientation Specialists can view authorizations and payment dates for each case assigned to them--helping to track next actions needed.
Forms - New or Revised
No new forms for this chapter.
QE2 Update
Benefits Discussion will be documented in the 30 days before case closure; QE2 will include a validation of this discussion before case closure.
To Do
View recorded training when it is available; will be posted on Sharepoint.
Team Communication
Discuss need for communication between VR Speciailist and VR Benefits Orientation Specialist to ensure case is progressing as needed.
VRIS Posting
https://webforms.nebraska.gov/program_manual_chapters/1110
Monitoring Requirements
Monitor Benefits Orientation Specialists flowsheets; determine if additional training for staff is needed. Report needs to Carla Lasley.
Training Dates
Completed on 4/29/24 and 4/30/24; the latter was recorded.