The Employment First Community of Practice will hold a three-part webinar series in May on “Value, Outcome and Performance-Based Payment Methodologies to Advance Competitive Integrated Employment.” The webinars will discuss value-based purchasing for Employment First services that support competitive integrated employment as a priority and preferred outcome for people with disabilities. The webinar series coincides with the release of a comprehensive guide on “Value-Based Payment Methodologies to Advance Competitive Integrated Employment: A Mix of Inspiring Examples from Across the Country.” The guide includes an overview of the topic, best practices, case examples from states and state systems, lessons learned, and future opportunities. Participants will be sent an advance copy of the guide, available nationally after the webinar series.

Register for Part I on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 3:00 pm–4:30 pm ET: “Value, Outcome and Performance-Based Payment Methodologies to Advance Competitive Integrated Employment in State Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Systems and Managed Care LTSS Systems”

Register for Part II on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 3:00 pm–4:00 pm ET: “Supporting Employment Service Providers to Succeed and Prosper by Partnering to Advance Competitive Integrated Employment: Applying Value, Outcome and Performance-Based Payment Methodologies”

Register for Part III on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 3:00 pm–4:30 pm ET: “Advancing Competitive Integrated Employment: Value, Outcome and Performance-Based Payment Methodologies in State Vocational Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health Systems”