Idaho Admin. Code r. 47.01.01.203

Current through September 2, 2024

Section 47.01.01.203 - SEVERITY OF DISABILITY

At the time a customer is determined eligible for vocational rehabilitation services, a determination of the severity of disability, as it relates to employment, will also be determined. A priority category assignment will be determined for all eligible individuals, in one (1) of the following categories:

01.Priority Category 1 - Eligible Individuals with the Most Significant Disabilities (MSD).

a. Meets criteria established for a customer with a significant disability; and

b. Experiences a severe physical and/or mental impairment that seriously limits three (3) or more functional categories (such as mobility, work skills, self-care, interpersonal skills, communication, self-direction or work tolerance) in terms of an employment outcome; and

c. Requires multiple primary Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) services over an extended period of time.

02.Priority Category 2 - Eligible Individuals with Significant Disabilities (SD).

a. Meets the criteria for a customer with no significant disability; and

b. Experiences a severe physical and/or mental impairment that seriously limits one (1) or more functional categories (such as mobility, work skills, self-care, interpersonal skills, communication, self-direction or work tolerance) in terms of an employment outcome; and

c. Requires multiple primary IPE services over an extended period of time.

03.Priority Category 3 - All other Eligible Individuals with Disabilities (D).

a. Has a physical or mental impairment; and

b. Impairment constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and

c. Who can benefit in terms of an employment outcome from the provision of vocational rehabilitation services.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 47.01.01.203

Effective April 6, 2023