JAY BURNS, VRC EMILIE COHEN, VRC SARAH KELLY, VRC PAM LAING, PA3 AWARE 5.15 & RSA 911

What is the RSA 911? RSA Policy Directive Data on EVERY CLOSED CASE in a particular FFY. Revised Policy in July 2013

How does this impact the VR program?

How does this impact you? AWARE required fields = RSA 911 requirements AWARE 5.15 = new fields Current Open & Closed Cases All closures as of 10/1/13 forward

The Changes… AWARE Catch-Up Page

The Changes… AWARE Catch-Up Page

DEMO RSA Catch-Up Page

Changes at Application Involvement with Other Agencies and Services

Changes at Application Student with Disability in Secondary Education at Application (and Closure) Was “Yes/No” Drop-down box for IPE

Changes at Application Student with Disability in Secondary Education at Application (and Closure) Status in Secondary Education

Changes at Application Public Support Amount at Application (and Closure) Expanded Definitions – Fact Sheet

Changes at Application Race Expanded Definitions – Fact Sheet Reminder – “IL ONLY”

Changes at Eligibility Disability Coding using ICD9 Codes Not Required…Encouraged

DEMO ICD Coding

Changes at Plan/Service Services Expanded Definitions – Fact Sheet  Hearing Aids  Rehab Tech, Hearing Aids  VR Counseling & Guidance  Misc. Training  College Non-Certificate/Non-Degree  Apprenticeship Training

Changes at Employment Number of Jobs 2 or More Active Employment Records accepted! Only 1 employment can be primary

Changes at Employment Plan Goal & Job Title MUST MATCH

DEMO Employment & Closure

Changes at Closure Services Provided

Changes at Closure

DEMO Services Provided

Changes at Closure Reasons for Closure Expanded Definitions – Fact Sheet Ineligibility  No disabling condition (Criteria 1)  No impediment to employment (Criteria 1)  Disability too significant to benefit from VR services (Criteria 2)  Does not require VR services (Criteria 3) 2 new options added 10/1/13

Misc. Changes Temporary SSNs Eligibility Letters –State Audit Finding

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