Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Medical Assistance Services
 
Board
Board of Medical Assistance Services
 
chapter
Waivered Services [12 VAC 30 ‑ 120]
Action Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disability Waiver Changes
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 12/9/2011
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10/19/11  9:07 am
Commenter: Didlake

Individual Supported Employment
 

Completely align Individual Supported Employment (ISE) under the Waiver with ISE as it is administered by the Department of Rehabilitative Services. Specifically, Allowable Support Activities need to be aligned with those allowed by DRS including "non-face to face" documented interventions and collateral contacts including but not limited to Meetings & Set Up, Travel, Job Development, Indirect Advocay and Narratives & Reports.  Note: ISE cannot be provided to the extent necessary to achieve the desired outcome for the persons served without providing all of the essential ISE functions such as those allowed by DRS. Supported Employment providers cannot provide these functions without being compensated by DMAS in the same manner in which they are compensated by DRS. Failure to make the recommended changes will result in many individuals who are eligible to receive ISE under the Waiver to be denied the services they deserve.

CommentID: 21088