04 Service Status/Individualized Plan for Employment
Revised: 08/03
04-07 IPE Amendments
The IPE must be amended as necessary to reflect the changing vocational rehabilitation needs of the participant. An amendment is required when there are changes in the follow areas:
the employment goal
the vocational rehabilitation services to be provided
vendor(s) for an identified service
extension in program completion dates
IPE amendments are reflected as subsequent plans in the AWARE Plan datapage. The provisions related to informed choice must continue to be applied. When adding new services or extending existing services, it is necessary to apply the financial needs test, as appropriate, and review availability of comparable services and benefits. Appropriate approval from the Area Program Manager must be obtained for all amendments. Amendments do not take effect until agreed to and signed by the participant or, as appropriate, their representative and the VR Counselor. A copy of the IPE Amendment should be provided to the participant or, as appropriate, their representative and a copy retained in the case file.
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