Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Department of Medical Assistance Services
 
Board
Board of Medical Assistance Services
 
chapter
Waivered Services [12 VAC 30 ‑ 120]
Action Money Follows the Person
Stage Fast-Track
Comment Period Ended on 4/2/2008
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4/1/08  11:33 am
Commenter: April Pinch-Keeler

Consumer Directed Supported Employment Services in Fast Track Regulations - Waiver Services
 

Comments – RFP Fast Track Regulations – Waiver Services 12 VAC 30-120

 

MVLE, Inc. is supportive of the concept of consumer directed services including Supported Employment.  However, the proposed fast track regulations that establish Supported Employment as an established service are not adequate to preserve the current integrity and specialization of Individual Supported Specialists / Job Coaches as direct services professionals.

 

The current regulations, as written, are inadequate and do not reflect “best practices.”  Consumer Directed Supported Employment providers should have the same qualifications and requirements as agency directed Supported Employment professionals.

 

Finally, Consumer Directed participants deserve the same level of Support Employment expertise and knowledge that others utilizing this important service currently enjoy.

 

April Pinch-Keeler, President

MVLE, Inc.

7420 Fullerton Road, Suite 110

Springfield, Virginia 22153

 

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