LTVS Basics
What does LTVS stand for?
Long-Term Vocational Services
What agency is responsible for administering Medicaid?
DSS (Department of Social Services)
When should the Warm Hand-Off to LTVS staff occur?
When the client has about 30 days left before ES services end.
When should the ES email the clinical QP and Director about the need for LTVS?
When the 90-day follow-up begins.
When is the CWS Summer Staff Spectacular?
August 29th, 12–2 PM – Don’t miss it!
When should you broach the topic of LTVS with the client?
On Day 1, when you first meet them
Is Medicaid a health insurance for the rich?
No, it’s for low-income individuals who can’t afford healthcare costs.
If the client was referred by EIPD, CWS does NOT have to offer/provide LTVS. (True/False)
False – CWS is contractually obligated to offer and provide it if the client wants it.
What should the email to the clinical QP and Director include?
Client name, 90-day end date, employer name, and employer address.
Why is it important to discuss LTVS early with clients?
To ensure understanding and prepare for a smooth transition
Can the client decline LTVS?
Yes
Standard Plans and Tailored Plans are types of Medicare. (True/False)
False – they are types of Medicaid
How often should LTVS staff meet with the client?
At least twice a month.
Where is the Transfer Summary located in OnTarget?
In the History section.
What makes LTVS a critical part of long-term success for clients?
It provides ongoing support to maintain employment and independence
What are the four funding sources for LTVS?
1915(i), Medicaid Innovations Waiver, State Funds, Unfunded (absorbed by CWS)
Can CWS bill LTVS if someone is on the Standard Plan?
No, unless 1915(i), Innovations Waiver, or State Funds are available.
If you have a question about LTVS, who should you contact?
Kim Fren or Stephanie Vinson
Who completes the Transfer Summary in OT?
The Employment Specialist (ES) completing the case with EIPD/DSB
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What CWS departments transition clients into LTVS?
CE&T and GTE
What does EIPD stand for?
Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities
What is the purpose of the 90-day follow-up period?
To support the client’s transition to long-term vocational stability (optional bonus explanation)
True or False: Early in the 90-day period, the ES and QP should meet with the client to discuss LTVS.
True - this meeting should occur in the first 30 days of follow-up.
What core value guides CWS’s mission to empower individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment?
Inclusion and person-centered support.