ODP Announcement 20-011 provides the updated process for providers to request an enhanced communication rate for Consolidated, P/FDS, and Community Living Waiver services for d/Deaf individuals who use Sign Language to communicate. The enhanced communication rate is available for services from providers who have signing staff to serve d/Deaf individuals. In the Consolidated, P/FDS, and Community Living waivers, this rate is available for the following services:
| • Small Group Employment • Benefits Counseling • Supported Employment o Career Assessment o Job Finding and Development o Job Coaching and Support • Advanced Supported Employment o Discovery Profile Outcome o Job Acquisition Outcome o Job Retention Outcome • Respite • Supports Broker Services • Housing Transition and Tenancy Sustaining • Residential Habilitation • Companion Services • In-Home and Community Supports • Community Participation Supports |
• Shift Nursing RN • Shift Nursing LPN • Therapies o Physical o Occupational o Speech/Language o Orientation, Mobility, and Vision • Music Therapy • Art Therapy • Equine Assisted Therapy • Behavioral Supports • Communication Specialist • Consultative Nutritional Services • Family Caregiver Support Counseling (with participant present) • Supplemental Habilitation • Supported Living • Life Sharing |
See the announcement to read the full process to request an Enhanced Communication Rate and the updated Enhanced Rate Request form.