Neb. Admin. Code EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF, tit. 92, ch. 72, app B
The purpose of the fee schedule for services, goods, and supports is to contain costs and to assure the availability of program services to the largest number of individuals with significant disabilities. The intent of the schedule is to assure costs are the lowest reasonable cost for program services, goods, and supports, while allowing for sufficient flexibility to meet an applicant's or recipient's needs.
For cost estimate requirements, see Services, Goods, and Supports Procurement, Sections 004.03A - C and Vehicles, Sections 008.02C1 - 3 of this Chapter.
CA = Cash Advance
R = Reimbursement
PP. = Program Purchases
Fee: A rate or amount established in a written agreement.
Cost: Actual cost of the services, goods or supports; or a pre-determined fixed amount for certain designated services and supports as stipulated in Chapter 72, or an amount specified in a fee schedule which is honored by VR.
SERVICES,GOODS, SUPPORTS | FEE SCHEDULE | How VR Will Pay | ||
CA | R | PP | ||
Academic Literacy Training-Basic | Cost not to exceed $2,000 for the plan item. | X | X | X |
Assistive Devices - Non-Prescriptive. | Cost not to exceed $6,000 per device. | X | X | X |
Benefit Analysis | Fee for service established in a written agreement with provider. | X | ||
Child Care (In-home) | Cost equal to the Nebraska Health & Human Services Child Care Subsidy. (Title 392, Nebraska Administrative Code [392 NAC]) | X | X | |
Child Care (Out-of-home) | Cost equal to the Nebraska Health & Human Services Child Care Subsidy. [392 NAC] | X | X | X |
Computer/Laptop | Cost not to exceed $1,250) for a desktop system or laptop. | X | X | X |
Drugs | Cost equal to the Nebraska Medicaid Fee Schedule Allowables for Pharmacy Services (Title 471, Nebraska Administrative Code [471 NAC]). (*If No Rate Established) | X | ||
Durable Medical Goods - Prescribed by Physicians | Cost equal to the Nebraska Medicaid Fee Schedule Allowables for Durable Medical Equipment and Medical Supplies [471 NAC]. (*If No Rate Established) | X | ||
Employment & Training Medical Supports | Cost of employment or school required physicals, drug screens, and immunizations not to exceed $300. | X | ||
Eyeglasses | Cost equal to the Nebraska Medicaid Fee Schedule Allowables for Visual Services [471 NAC]. (*If No Rate Established) | X | ||
Hearing Aids | Cost equal to the Nebraska Medicaid Fee Schedule Allowables for Hearing Aids [471 NAC]. (*If No Rate Established) | X | ||
Home Modifications | Cost not to exceed $6,000 (rental property) or $10,000 (consumer or family owned). | X | X | X |
Independent Living Training | Fee for service established in a written agreement with provider not to exceed $30 per hour. | X | ||
Increased Living Costs | Relocation: Cost for moving vans, movers, and shipping of other goods not to exceed $2,000. Lodging and Per Diem: Lodging and meals not to exceed the costs in the NDE Employee Expense Reimbursement Administrative Memorandum #205, available at: https://insidende.education.ne.gov/admpolcy/200series.htmSecurity Deposit: Cost not to exceed one month's rent. Rent: Cost not to exceed one month's rent. If client is receiving house subsidy, VR will pay the difference. | X | X | X |
Interpreter - Foreign Language | Fee for service established in written agreement with provider. Certified ($50), Non-Certified ($35) | X | ||
Interpreter - Hearing Impaired | Fee for service equal to the NDE Interpreter Fee Schedule and established in a written agreement. | X | ||
Job Coaching | Fee for service established in written agreement with provider not to exceed $30 per hour. | X | ||
Job Coaching/ Placement | Fee for service established in written agreement with provider not to exceed $720 for initial assessment and placement, and $30 per hour for training services. | X | ||
Job Readiness Training | Fee for service established in written agreement with provider not to exceed $30 per hour. | X | ||
Licenses & Permits | Cost not to exceed the fee charged by licensing agency. | X | X | X |
Medical Evaluation | Cost equal to the Nebraska Medicaid Fee Schedule Allowables for, as appropriate to the evaluation obtained, Physician Services, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Chiropractic Services, Dental Services, Hospital Services, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Services, Podiatry Services, Respiratory Therapy, Speech pathology and Audiology Services, or Visual Care Services [471 NAC]. (*No Rate Established) | X | ||
Medical Treatment | Cost equal to the Nebraska Medicaid Fee Schedule Allowables for, as appropriate to the evaluation obtained, Physician Services, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Chiropractic Services, Dental Services, Hospital Services, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Services, Podiatry Services, Respiratory Therapy, Speech pathology and Audiology Services, or Visual Care Services [471 NAC]. (*No Rate Established) | X | ||
Miscellaneous Training - Skill Building | Cost equal to the actual cost of training in a specific area, topic, or skill not to exceed $4,752. For diploma or certificate programs not offering Federal Student Financial Aid, assistance includes the cost of tuition, required fees, required books and required course supplies. | X | X | X |
Miscellaneous Training - Assistive Technology Use | Cost equal to the actual cost of technology use training not to exceed $6,000. | X | X | X |
Mobile Technology | Cost not to exceed $700. | X | X | X |
Neuropsychological Evaluation | Cost equal to the Nebraska Medicaid Fee Schedule Allowables for all established rates [471 NAC]. (*No Rate Established) | X | ||
On-the-Job-Evaluation | Cost of evaluation wage during an On-the-Job-Evaluation at Federal Minimum wage plus employer's share of FICA. | X | ||
On-the-Job-Training | Cost for service negotiated with the training employer not to exceed a total of $4,000. | X | ||
Personal Care Assistant | Cost equal to the Nebraska Medicaid Fee Schedule Allowables for Personal Care Aid Services [471 NAC]. | X | X | |
Post Secondary Training - College | Cost equal to $168 per semester hour or $86 per quarter hour not to exceed maximum hours per Section 010.16 of this Chapter. | X | X | X |
Post Secondary Training - Technical | Cost equal to $68 per semester hour, $46 per quarter hour, or $ 1.81 per clock hour not to exceed maximum hours per Section 010.16 of this Chapter. | X | X | X |
Rehabilitation Technology Repair | Cost not to exceed $6,000 per device. | X | X | X |
Relocation Costs | Cost for moving vans, movers, and shipping of other goods not to exceed $2,000. | X | X | X |
Records - Photocopies of Medical or Hospital Records | Cost not to exceed the Department of Education photocopy rate in Administrative Memorandum #606. | X | ||
Report of Disability Verification | Cost not to exceed $25. | X | ||
Report of Physical Capacities | Cost not to exceed $25. | X | ||
Self-Employment Consultation | Fee established in written agreement with provider. | X | ||
Small Business Start Up Expenses | Cost equal to required business start up expenses remaining after all assistance and participation from other sources has been applied not to exceed $6,000. | X | X | X |
Small Business Technical Assistance | Fee established in written agreement with provider. | X | ||
Supported Employment | Fee established in written agreement with provider. | X | ||
Tools - Employment | Cost not to exceed $1,800. List of tools required from employer. | X | X | X |
Tools - Post Secondary | Cost equal to 50% of the school's tool estimate for tools required for the program. If school has no tool estimate, cost equal to exceed 50% of the lower of two estimates. | X | X | X |
Travel - Private Vehicle | Cost equal to 30¢ per mile. | X | X | X |
Uniforms & Clothing | Cost not to exceed $175 (Interview Clothing), $225 (Work/Training Clothing & Uniforms), $150 ( Steel Toed Boot or Shoe), $100 (Work Boot (not steel toed), or (Shoes). | X | X | X |
Vehicle Modifications - New | Cost not to exceed $20,000 | X | X | X |
Vehicle Modifications - Existing Modifications | 20% per year depreciation from original cost of modifications | X | X | X |
Vehicle Repair | Cost not to exceed $1,000 per plan year. | X | X | X |
Worksite Modification | Cost not to exceed $6,000 per plan. | X | X | X |
Neb. Admin. Code EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF, tit. 92, ch. 72, app B