CESP Funding Sources & Employment Service Systems (VR, Medicaid Waivers, WIOA) 2

Question 1

A state VR agency lacks the funds to serve every eligible applicant. What must it implement?

Accepted Answer

An Order of Selection that gives priority to individuals with the most significant disabilities

Answer

Under the Rehabilitation Act, a VR agency with insufficient resources must use an Order of Selection that serves individuals with the most significant disabilities first.

Question 2

Within what timeframe must a VR agency normally determine eligibility after a person applies?

Accepted Answer

60 days

Answer

The Rehabilitation Act requires an eligibility determination within 60 days of application unless there are exceptional circumstances or the person agrees to an extension.

Question 3

Once a person is found eligible for VR, the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) generally must be developed within:

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

WIOA amended the Rehabilitation Act to require that the IPE be developed within 90 days of the eligibility determination.

Question 4

A job seeker receives SSDI benefits because of a disability. How does this affect VR eligibility?

Accepted Answer

They are presumed eligible for VR and considered an individual with a significant disability

Answer

SSI and SSDI recipients are presumed eligible for VR and are considered individuals with significant disabilities.

Question 5

Which federal program gives SSI/SSDI beneficiaries aged 18-64 a voluntary 'ticket' they can assign to an Employment Network or VR?

Accepted Answer

Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program

Answer

SSA's Ticket to Work program lets adult beneficiaries choose an Employment Network or state VR agency to provide employment supports.

(CESP) Certified Employment Support Professional Practice Test

(CESP) Certified Employment Support Professional Practice Test

CESP Funding Sources & Employment Service Systems (VR, Medicaid Waivers, WIOA) 2