{"id":809,"date":"2026-02-18T17:55:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T22:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/setp\/?page_id=809"},"modified":"2026-07-31T13:59:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T17:59:51","slug":"supported-employment-funding-ovr-to-1915c-waiver-supports","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/setp\/supported-employment-funding-ovr-to-1915c-waiver-supports\/","title":{"rendered":"Supported Employment Funding &#8211; OVR to 1915(c) Waiver Supports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-79ee9a2\" id=\"when-does-this-happen-and-for-whom\" data-block-id=\"79ee9a2\"><style>.stk-79ee9a2 .stk-block-heading__text{font-family:\"Inter\", Sans-serif !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">When Does This Happen and For Whom?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After you have billed the final Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) hourly rate, you can switch to Medicaid waiver dollars.  This happens for: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supported employees under age 25: after the final Extended Services rate is paid and the OVR case is closed. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supported employees over age 25: once the Employment Stability Assessment Form is approved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-026f859\" data-block-id=\"026f859\"><style>.stk-026f859 {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-358a49c\" id=\"what-do-i-need-to-do\" data-block-id=\"358a49c\"><style>.stk-358a49c .stk-block-heading__text{font-family:\"Inter\", Sans-serif !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">What Do I Need to Do?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When requesting to bill <strong>any <\/strong>supported employment services through the Michelle P. Waiver, Supports for Community Living Waiver, or Acquired Brain Injury Waiver:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will need to complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/setp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/Coordination-of-Funding-Information-Submission-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coordination of Funding Information Submission Form<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email this form (as an editable document) to <a href=\"mailto:DDID.SupportedEmployment@ky.go\">DDID.SupportedEmployment@ky.go<\/a>v<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you do not want to email an editable document, upload it to the Medicaid Waiver Management Application (MWMA) and email <a href=\"mailto:DDID.SupportedEmployment@ky.gov\">DDID.SupportedEmployment@ky.gov<\/a>. Please let them know the case number and that it has been uploaded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Case Manager and Employment Specialist will receive the Coordination of Funding Responsibility Determination and Individual Plan. For guidance, review the <a href=\"https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/setp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/07\/Understanding-the-Coordination-of-Funding-Responsibility-Determination-and-Individual-Plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understanding the Coordination of Funding Responsibility Determination and Individual Plan<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If requesting Long-Term Support units, ensure the <a href=\"https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/setp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/Extended-Services-Plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Extended Services Plan<\/a> (if recently completing OVR supported employment) or a <a href=\"https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/setp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/07\/Supported-Employment-Long-Term-Support-Plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Long-Term Support Plan<\/a> is current in MWMA. You will receive a response and be advised to contact OVR to reapply for services or to add Long-Term Support to the Person-Centered Service Plan.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If denied or an LOI is received, you may reach out to <a href=\"mailto:DDID.SupportedEmployment@ky.gov\">DDID.SupportedEmployment@ky.gov<\/a> with questions or concerns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note: The Authorization of Long-Term Supports is valid for the job listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/setp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/07\/Supported-Employment-Long-Term-Support-Plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Long-Term Support Plan<\/a> (or initial Extended Services Plan). If the individual changes jobs, complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/setp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/Coordination-of-Funding-Information-Submission-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coordination of Funding Information Submission Form<\/a> and follow the guidance given to change the Prior Authorization (PA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>During Order of Selection:<\/strong> \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Waiver services are prior authorized on a yearly service plan basis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The initial prior authorization would be effective until the end of the person\u2019s plan year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If OVR services are still unavailable at the beginning of the next plan year, the person may continue waiver-funded services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When OVR services become available, if the person has not transitioned to long-term employment supports, the person must transition to OVR-funded services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-b88ca4b\" data-block-id=\"b88ca4b\"><style>.stk-b88ca4b {height:26px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-41c097e\" id=\"scl-waiver-participant-unit-allowances\" data-block-id=\"41c097e\"><style>.stk-41c097e .stk-block-heading__text{font-family:\"Inter\", Sans-serif !important;}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">SCL Waiver Participant Unit Allowances:<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Person Centered Job Selection: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New Person-Centered Employment Plan \u2013 up to 120 units over not more than 4 months or the end of the person\u2019s plan year, whichever comes first. Remaining units may be requested with the person\u2019s new plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revised Person-Centered Employment Plan &#8211; up to 60 units over not more than 2 months or the end of the person\u2019s plan year, whichever comes first. Remaining units may be requested with the person\u2019s new plan. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job Development: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to 90 units over not more than 4 months or the end of the person\u2019s plan year, whichever comes first. Remaining units may be requested with the person\u2019s new plan. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job Acquisition with Support &amp; Stabilization: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to 800 units over the span of time necessary for the person to reach proficiency in their job or the end of the person\u2019s plan year, whichever comes first. Remaining units may be requested with the person\u2019s new plan. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long Term Support: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to 24 units per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you need more than 24 units per month: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/setp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/Extended-Services-Plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Extended Services Plan<\/a> (or <a href=\"https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/setp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/07\/Supported-Employment-Long-Term-Support-Plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Long Term Support Plan<\/a>) must include full justification for the additional units as well as a fading plan for the additional units that follows a reasonable plan to reach 24 units or less per month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With units exceeding 24 per month, the plan duration of the prior authorization must not exceed six months or the end of the person&#8217;s plan year, whichever comes first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-73c685f\" data-block-id=\"73c685f\"><style>.stk-73c685f {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d642280\" id=\"where-can-i-find-more-information\" data-block-id=\"d642280\"><style>.stk-d642280 .stk-block-heading__text{font-family:\"Inter\", Sans-serif !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Where Can I Find More Information?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find suggestions for documentation and additional materials on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chfs.ky.gov\/agencies\/dbhdid\/Pages\/scl-forms-employment.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Supports for Community Living Waiver Branch <\/a>website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-7c71409\" data-block-id=\"7c71409\"><style>.stk-7c71409 {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-354a4c3\" id=\"questions\" data-block-id=\"354a4c3\"><style>.stk-354a4c3 .stk-block-heading__text{font-family:\"Inter\", Sans-serif !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Questions?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have questions about the provision of Supported Employment, please contact the Supported Employment Training Project Director, Katie Wolf Whaley, at kwolf@uky.edu or 859-218-5960. This information is shared as a courtesy by the <a href=\"https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/setp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kentucky Supported Employment Training Project<\/a>. Please direct all specific waiver-related supported employment services questions to <a href=\"mailto:DDID.SupportedEmployment@ky.gov\">DDID.SupportedEmployment@ky.gov<\/a>. We believe this information to be current as of July 2025. Please note that the process is subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Does This Happen and For Whom? After you have billed the final Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) hourly rate, you can switch to Medicaid waiver dollars. This happens for: What Do I Need to Do? When requesting to bill any supported employment services through the Michelle P. 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