Idaho § 56-1805 - PROGRAM PROVIDERS - REQUIREMENTS - REVOCATION OF APPROVAL - AGREEMENT REVIEW

§ 56-1805. PROGRAM PROVIDERS - REQUIREMENTS - REVOCATION OF APPROVAL - AGREEMENT REVIEW

(1) Extended employment services providers must be approved by the department prior to participation in the program. The department shall enter an agreement with each approved provider. The agreement shall specify:

(a) Minimum provider requirements:

(i) The provider must be accredited by an approved national or regional accrediting body, specific to vocational supports for individuals with disabilities. Approved program accrediting bodies will be published annually to the department’s website; and

(ii) The providers must remain in good standing with their accreditor;

(b) Services to be offered by the provider;

(c) Scope of work under the agreement;

(d) Service fees;

(e) Provider appeal process; and

(f) Other terms, conditions, and provisions as determined by the department.

(2) The department may terminate or revoke the approval status and discontinue authorizing or purchasing services from providers for actions in violation of the agreement or program requirements.

(3) A provider agreement shall be reviewed annually by the department, in collaboration with the providers, and is subject to revision as required by the department.

(4) Providers must maintain program participant files for five (5) years from the last date of service.

(5) The department may audit billing records and other documentation submitted by providers to verify the accuracy of such records.

(6) The department may deny, revoke, or recover service payments if the provider fails to comply with the terms of the provider agreement.