N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1008.10

Current through Register No. 44, October 31, 2024

Section Ed 1008.10 - Preparing the Original IPE

(a) The original IPE shall be completed based on the existing information and comprehensive assessment that identifies the employment outcome and the nature and scope of NHVR services.

(b) The IPE, or explanation of the IPE, shall be provided in the primary language or mode of communication of the eligible individual.

(c) When completing the "New Hampshire Vocational Rehabilitation Individualized Plan for Employment" form, revised June 2021, the NHVR counselor shall adhere to the following guidelines:

(1) The original IPE date shall be on or after the eligibility date, and on or before the start of services;

(2) The employment outcome shall be as specific as possible;

(3) The anticipated month and year the eligible individual is expected to reach the employment outcome shall include the 90-day employment period prior to case closure;

(4) Planned services shall be discussed with the eligible individual and all known services that the individual needs during the rehabilitation process shall be included in the IPE;

(5) For supported employment services, the extended services provider and the funding source shall be entered on the IPE if known at the time. If a provider cannot be identified by the time the document is to be signed, but there is a reasonable expectation that such a provider will become available, then a description of the basis for concluding that there is a reasonable expectation that those sources will become available shall be documented in the in the IPE;

(6) The services section shall contain specific information about the individualized vocational rehabilitation services, including support services such as transportation, interpreter services, and note taker services that shall be required to reach the employment outcome. All services shall be provided, as appropriate, in the most integrated setting;

(7) Vocational rehabilitation services or support services shall include:

a. Those provided directly by NHVR staff, such as counseling and placement services;

b. Those authorized to service providers;

c. Those received by the individual as a comparable benefit; and

d. Those received by the individual through other organizations such as independent living centers, community rehabilitation programs, mental health clinics, or other treatment services when they are necessary for the successful completion of the IPE;

(8) Identification of services on the IPE shall include:

a. The specific vocational rehabilitation or support service;

b. The service provider;

c. The start and end dates of the service;

d. NHVR responsibility, or the estimated amount NHVR shall be responsible for;

e. The amounts of comparable benefits;

f. Individual responsibility after the financial needs assessment and comparable benefits and services are determined; and

g. The estimated cost of services;

(9) Criteria to evaluate progress shall be clearly stated and outlined as steps in the IPE. Each step shall specify a behavior or action and the evaluation criteria for that step. An expected date of completion for each step shall not be required, except that eligible individual responsibilities, such as "participate in treatment services" or "advise your counselor of any change of medication" shall be itemized; and

(10) The rights and responsibilities section of the IPE shall contain preprinted information regarding both the individual and NHVR's role in achieving the IPE and shall include information concerning the CAP, administrative reviews, mediation, and impartial hearings.

N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1008.10

Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effective 7/13/2021, Expires 7/13/2031