Section 250. Referrals

A. Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services clients referred to a center for independent living by department counselors for specific services related to the vocational objective under the Individualized Employment Plan (IEP) may have those services funded by the department based upon approved vendor arrangements between the department and the respective center.

B. The DSU shall develop, establish, and maintain written standards and procedures to be applied by service providers to assure expeditious and equitable handling of referrals and applications for IL services from individuals with significant disabilities.

C. The service provider shall apply the standards and procedures established by the DSU to assure expeditious and equitable handling of referrals and applications for IL services from individuals with significant disabilities.

D. A DSU may handle referrals and applications for IL services or, except as otherwise provided, may delegate these functions and responsibilities to the appropriate service provider with which the DSU subgrants or contracts to provide IL services.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR595-02-1 § 25, eff. November 1, 1987; amended, Volume 20, Issue 09, eff. February 11, 2004; Volume 28, Issue 24, eff. August 30, 2012.

Statutory Authority

§ 51.5-131 of the Code of Virginia.