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MFIP Employment Services Manual

MFIP Employment Services Manual


17.24 IQ Below 80

ISSUE DATE: 08/2023

Family Stabilization Services Criteria:

Description.

The participant meets both of the following criteria:

  • · Has an IQ below 80.
  • · Meets 1 of the following conditions:
  • · Unable to get and keep work for at least 20 hours a week.
  • · Significantly restricted in the range of employment able to be performed.
  • Who Can Confirm the Condition.

    See 17.45 (Qualified Professionals)

    Workforce One Employment Plan Type.

    FSS - Participants with an IQ below 80.

    How Often to Review Documentation.

    Request updated verification at least annually, but sooner if the medical opinion indicates a shorter time frame.

    For lifelong conditions such as IQ below 80, request verification at least annually that the condition prevents participant from getting or working at least 20 hours per week or significantly limits the types of employment a participant may do.

    Additional Requirements.

    In the case of a non-English-speaking person:

  • · The determination must be made by a qualified professional with experience conducting culturally appropriate assessments, whenever possible.
  • · The county or tribe may accept reports that identify an IQ range as opposed to a specific score.
  • · These reports must include a statement of confidence in the results.
  • · Ensure that the assessment identifies the interpreter and the interpreter’s qualifications and relationship to the participant or assessor.
  • PREVIOUS REVISIONS

    DateNotes
    03/2022 in "How Often to Review Documentation" adds guidance for lifelong conditions.
    08/2020 09/2020 ESM Re-write.

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