Guidelines for Purchase of CRP Services
Updated 06/21
Fees for services to be provided by Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRPs) and individual Career Assessment Services (CAS) practitioners are established by the Division based upon analysis of budgetary costs and credentials of providers associated with those services as reported to the division by the CRP. The program services and established fees are included in the Cooperative Agreements between the Division and the CRP. The Agreements are reviewed every three years as a component of the Division's ongoing approval process.
Selection of CRP
Selection of the approved CRP or Individual CAS Practitioner for provision of services shall be based upon:
- Program capacity
- Needs, preferences and informed choice of the individual served
- Location
- Cost of the program
- Quality of services provided and staff credentials
- Program's record of success
Purchase of Services from CRPs/Individual CAS Practitioner
In addition to the procedures for purchase of services as identified in RSM 3, Section 1000, the following guidelines are to be followed when purchasing services from a CRP/Individual CAS Practitioner:
DORS will not pay for any program services (i.e., vocational services) which have not been approved or accredited by DORS and for which DORS fees have not been established under the Cooperative Agreement and currently included in this Fee Schedule.
DORS purchase orders may be written only for those approved services and amounts listed in the current Fee Schedule.
Services requested by DORS will not begin until the appropriate purchase orders are written and authorized. DORS is not responsible for the payment of any fees charged by the CRP for services provided prior to the time authorized by DORS.
CRPs/Individual CAS Practitioners providing services authorized by DORS may not charge or accept any payment from the individual, or the individual's family, or a third party for those services unless, prior to providing the services, the amount of the individual's responsibility has been:
- Preauthorized by DOR.
- Agreed to by the eligible individual in writing.
- Approved by the DORS counselor in keeping with the Division's financial need policy.
When the individual served participates in the cost, the amount will be indicated on the purchase order and charged by the CRP directly to the individual. The total amount, including that charged to the individual and the Division, may not exceed that indicated in the DORS Fee Schedule.
The CRP/Individual CAS Practitioner may not bill DORS for an amount greater than the fees indicated in this current Fee Schedule. The CRP must agree to charge DORS a fee no greater than the fee charged other purchasers of their services and may bill for services only for the authorized time period.
- New/revised fees may not be applied retroactively.
- New/revised fees may be applied to individuals served already enrolled in the program effective the date of the increase.
Time Frame of Services
While an approximate length of time is indicated for the provision of services listed in this Fee Schedule (e.g., Work Adjustment – 8 weeks, Job Coaching as indicated on the fading schedule), individuals may require more or less time depending upon their individual needs. Maintaining contact with the CRP is required so that the individual's progress may be monitored and to determine the need for continued services. Counselors are to exercise professional judgment in extending the length of time services are to be provided and conduct staffings, if required, as outlined in RSM 2, Section 807.
Coordination of CRP/Individual CAS Practitioner Fees and Services/Role of Staff Specialist
All CRP requests for increases in fees or for the addition of program services must be directed to the Staff Specialist for Community Rehabilitation Programs, DORS Administrative Offices for approval.
Under no circumstances should the counselor negotiate with the facility for fee increases or for fees not listed in this Fee Schedule.
