Common use of Disability Determination Process and Tools Clause in Contracts

Disability Determination Process and Tools. The district’s process for determining an individual’s disabilities and/or work limitations is in accordance with 18 NYCRR 385.2(d). Check all that apply, and describe the process: District participates in the OTDA managed contract for independent medical evaluations. District contracts directly with a physician to provide independent medical evaluations. District accepts physician’s statement provided by participant. District accepts physician’s statement provided by participant but refers for an independent evaluation when deemed necessary. Other process (please describe): The local process for reviewing the medical documentation to determine if the individual is exempt, nonexempt, or work limited is as follows: District directs the contracted physician or individual’s physician to determine status. District review team reviews and determines status (described below). Specialized disability/medical staff or unit reviews and determines status (described below) Other: BCDSS staff and subcontracted Star Group staff review collected/submitted medical documentation, consult with physicians' offices and determine employability status for all TANF recipients claiming a medical/psychiatric disability. All contracted staff assigned to this project have experience as registered nurses or case managers for the mentally/developmentally disabled population. They may also make referrals for Functional Capacity Exams, Mental Health evaluations, or any other follow up necessary to make a solid determination of employability. The goal is always to move the recipient to self-sufficiency, by returning them to employability or assisting them in obtaining Social Security benefits. Clients are referrred for independent exams for mental health and physical issues. Cases are reviewed by the Medical Services Unit. Once documentation is collected and reviewed, BCDSS staff determines appropriate employment code and issue the LDSS 4005/4005a to the client.

Disability Determination Process and Tools. ‌ The district’s process for determining an individual’s disabilities and/or work limitations is in accordance with 18 NYCRR 385.2(d). Check all that apply, and describe the process: District participates in the OTDA managed contract for independent medical evaluations. District contracts directly with a physician to provide independent medical evaluations. District accepts physician’s statement provided by participant. District accepts physician’s statement provided by participant but refers for an independent evaluation when deemed necessary. Other process (please describe): The local process for reviewing the medical documentation to determine if the individual is exempt, nonexempt, or work limited is as follows: District directs the contracted physician or individual’s physician to determine status. District review team reviews and determines status (described below). Specialized disability/medical staff or unit reviews and determines status (described below) Other: BCDSS staff and subcontracted Star Group staff review collected/submitted medical documentation, consult with physicians' offices and determine employability status for all TANF recipients claiming a medical/psychiatric disability. All contracted staff assigned to this project have experience as registered nurses or case managers for the mentally/developmentally disabled population. They may also make referrals for Functional Capacity Exams, Mental Health evaluations, or any other follow up necessary to make a solid determination of employability. The goal is always to move the recipient to self-sufficiency, by returning them to employability or assisting them in obtaining Social Security benefits. Clients are referrred for independent exams for mental health and physical issues. Cases are reviewed by the Medical Services Unit. Once documentation is collected and reviewed, BCDSS staff determines appropriate employment code and issue the LDSS 4005/4005a to the client.

Disability Determination Process and Tools. The district’s process for determining an individual’s disabilities and/or work limitations is in accordance with 18 NYCRR 385.2(d). Check all that apply, and describe the process: District participates in the OTDA managed contract for independent medical evaluations. District contracts directly with a physician to provide independent medical evaluationsevaluations . District accepts physician’s statement provided by participant. District accepts physician’s statement provided by participant but refers for an a n independent evaluation when deemed necessary. Other process (please describe): The local process for reviewing the medical documentation to determine if the individual is exempt, nonexempt, or work limited is as follows: District directs the contracted physician or individual’s physician to determine status. District review team reviews and determines status (described below). Specialized disability/medical staff or unit reviews and determines status (described below) Other: BCDSS DSS staff and subcontracted Star Group staff review collected/submitted medical documentation, consult with physicians' offices and determine employability status for all TANF and SNA MOE recipients claiming a medical/psychiatric disability. All contracted staff assigned to this project have experience as registered nurses or case managers for the mentally/developmentally disabled population. They may also make referrals for Functional Capacity Exams, Mental Health evaluations, or any other follow up necessary to make a solid determination of employability. The goal is always to move the recipient to self-sufficiency, by returning them to employability or assisting them in obtaining Social Security benefits. Clients are referrred for independent exams for mental meantal health and physical ph ysical issues. Cases are reviewed by an RN who is the Disability Coordinator in the Medical Services Unit. The RN and 2 other workers in that unit in addition to WTW caseworkers assist individuals in applying for and appealing SSI. Once documentation is collected and reviewed, BCDSS DSS staff determines appropriate employment code and issue the LDSS 4005/4005a to the client.

Disability Determination Process and Tools. The district’s process for determining an individual’s disabilities and/or work limitations is in accordance with 18 NYCRR 385.2(d). Check all that apply, and describe the process: District participates in the OTDA managed contract for independent medical evaluations. District contracts directly with a physician to provide independent medical evaluations. District accepts physician’s statement provided by participant. District accepts physician’s statement provided by participant but refers for an independent evaluation when deemed necessary. Other process (please describe): The local process for reviewing the medical documentation to determine if the individual is exempt, nonexempt, or work limited is as follows: District directs the contracted physician or individual’s physician to determine status. District review team reviews and determines status (described below). Specialized disability/medical staff or unit reviews and determines status (described below) Other: BCDSS DSS staff and subcontracted Star Group staff review collected/submitted medical documentation, consult with physicians' offices and determine employability status for all TANF and SNA MOE recipients claiming a medical/psychiatric disability. All contracted staff assigned to this project have experience as registered nurses or case managers for the mentally/developmentally disabled population. They may also make referrals for Functional Capacity Exams, Mental Health evaluations, or any other follow up necessary to make a solid determination of employability. The goal is always to move the recipient to self-sufficiency, by returning them to employability or assisting them in obtaining Social Security benefits. Clients are referrred for independent exams for mental meantal health and physical issues. Cases are reviewed by an RN who is the Disability Coordinator in the Medical Services Unit. The RN and 2 other workers in that unit in addition to WTW caseworkers assist individuals in applying for and appealing SSI. Once documentation is collected and reviewed, BCDSS DSS staff determines appropriate employment code and issue the LDSS 4005/4005a to the client.