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17.24 IQ Below 80
ISSUE DATE: 09/2020
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.
| Any one of the following: · Licensed psychologist.· Certified school psychologist.· Certified psychometrists (a specialist in administering and scoring tests to assess neuropsychological functioning working under the supervision of licensed psychologist). |
Workforce One Employment Plan Type.
| FSS - Participants with an IQ below 80.
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How Often to Review Documentation.
| Request updated verification at least annually, but sooner if the medical opinion indicates a shorter time frame.
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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. |
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