— (10/01/2013) We’re interested in finding out how other states are handling contracts for services with Community Rehab Providers (CRPs). This includes contracting with vendors to provide services for programs such as VR and IL. We’d like to see some models, policies, procedures and contract templates if possible. And, if states are not contracting out but providing these services through in-house staff, that would be helpful to know as well. We’re also interested in learning if there’s anyone contracting on a fee for service basis for supported employment services. If so, it would be great if they were willing to share the model, policies, procedures on that. Additionally, if someone has a particularly successful Supported Employment program we’d love to see their model (fee for service or otherwise). Information will be used to formulate policy that will our agency increase the efficiency and effectiveness of services provided through Community Rehabilitation Programs. Thank you!

From Karon Grandon, Arizona RSA:

Yes, we contract with CRPs for many services for both VR and IL.

From Janet Cool, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities:

Ohio established Fee Schedule for VR services as part of our administrative code: OAC 3304-2-52 (Appendix) that outline rates and service delivery requirements. Please find attached the portion of our VR Manual that addresses these areas. We are also attaching a copy of our current Provider Agreement form. We are currently in the process of reviewing this administrative rule and making changes. OOD does not purchase Supported Employment as a separate service, however, any VR service can be provided to weave a fabric of services to ensure the Consumer’s needs are met.

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From Michael Shoemaker, Utah State Office of Rehabilitation:

Utah’s Vocational Rehabilitation program uses a milestone program to pay CRPs for providing supported employment. As this inquiry lends itself to wanting to view policy I am attaching chapter 22 of our case service manual for the details in how we work with clients that receive supported employment.

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