Whose vocational rehabilitation does not require multiple services over six months. The codes to be used for priority categories are as follows: Most Significantly Disabled Significantly Disabled Not Significantly Disabled Written notification will be provided to all individuals who are placed on the waiting list for vocational rehabilitation services. The notification will include information about available resources and services the individual may contact for assistance with locating employment, including information about the nearest Michigan Works! office established per the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. Justification for the Order (General) Michigan Rehabilitation Services established and order of selection in August 2012, in anticipation of projected funding and staffing reductions. Michigan Rehabilitation Services experienced a reduction in our work force, increased program costs as well as the loss of a major interagency cash transfer agreement. Michigan Rehabilitation Services has a significant reliance on local match through interagency case transfer agreements, third party cooperative agreements and private contributions. The loss of the major cash transfer agreement along with other budget and staffing impacts required Michigan Rehabilitation Services to prepare for closing categories and restricting services. This action was headed off with a one-time infusion of State funds by the designated state agency. The increased funding allowed Michigan Rehabilitation Services to match funds federally and delay the closing of priority categories. In Fiscal Year 2017, Michigan Rehabilitation Services anticipates increased funding and the ability to fill all staff vacancies. Michigan Rehabilitation Services must continue to seek interagency cash transfer agreements, third party arrangements and private contributions as appropriate to secure the full federal award. Michigan Rehabilitation Services will continue to utilize and monitor the Accessible Web-based Activity Reporting Environment Referral Module for any concerns about tracking individuals in the Referral Module ensuring they move to application status within 30 days. Additionally, Michigan Rehabilitation Services continues to monitor the other red flag indicators. Service and outcome Goals (General) Page 331
Whose vocational rehabilitation does not require multiple services over six months. The codes to be used for priority categories are as follows: Most Significantly Disabled Significantly Disabled Not Significantly Disabled Written notification will be provided to all individuals who are placed on the waiting list for vocational rehabilitation services. The notification will include information about available resources and services the individual may contact for assistance with locating employment, including information about the nearest Michigan Works! office established per the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. Justification for the Order (General) Michigan Rehabilitation Services established and order of selection in August 2012, in anticipation of projected funding and staffing reductions. Michigan Rehabilitation Services experienced a reduction in our work force, increased program costs as well as the loss of a major interagency cash transfer agreement. Michigan Rehabilitation Services has a significant reliance on local match through interagency case transfer agreements, third party cooperative agreements and private contributions. The loss of the major cash transfer agreement along with other budget and staffing impacts required Michigan Rehabilitation Services to prepare for closing categories and restricting services. This action was headed off with a one-time infusion of State funds by the designated state agency. The increased funding allowed Michigan Rehabilitation Services to match funds federally and delay the closing of priority categories. In Fiscal Year 2017, Michigan Rehabilitation Services anticipates increased funding and the ability to fill all staff vacancies. Michigan Rehabilitation Services must continue to seek interagency cash transfer agreements, third party arrangements and private contributions as appropriate to secure the full federal award. Michigan Rehabilitation Services will continue to utilize and monitor the Accessible Web-based Activity Reporting Environment Referral Module for any concerns about tracking individuals in the Referral Module ensuring they move to application status within 30 days. Additionally, Michigan Rehabilitation Services continues to monitor the other red flag indicators. Service and outcome Goals (General) Page 331
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