Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 92 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 72 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES › Appendix B - FEE SCHEDULE FOR SERVICES, GOODS, AND SUPPORTS

Current through June 17, 2024
The purpose of the fee schedule for services, goods, and
				  supports is to contain costs and to assure the availability of program services
				  to the largest number of individuals with significant disabilities. The intent
				  of the schedule is to assure costs are the lowest reasonable cost for program
				  services, goods, and supports, while allowing for sufficient flexibility to
				  meet an applicant's or recipient's needs.
For cost estimate requirements, see Services, Goods, and
				  Supports Procurement, Sections
				  004.03A - C and
				  Vehicles, Sections
				  008.02C1 - 3 of this
				  Chapter.
CA = Cash Advance
R = Reimbursement
PP. = Program Purchases
Fee: A rate or amount established in a written
				  agreement.
Cost: Actual cost of the services, goods or supports; or a
				  pre-determined fixed amount for certain designated services and supports as
				  stipulated in Chapter 72, or an amount specified in a fee schedule which is
				  honored by VR.
SERVICES,GOODS, SUPPORTS
FEE SCHEDULE
How VR Will Pay
CA
R
PP
Academic Literacy Training-Basic
Cost not to exceed $2,000 for the plan item.
X
X
X
Assistive Devices - Non-Prescriptive.
Cost not to exceed $6,000 per device.
X
X
X
Benefit Analysis
Fee for service established in a written agreement
								with provider.
X
Child Care (In-home)
Cost equal to the Nebraska Health & Human
								Services Child Care Subsidy. (Title 392, Nebraska Administrative Code [392
								NAC])
X
X
Child Care (Out-of-home)
Cost equal to the Nebraska Health & Human
								Services Child Care Subsidy. [392 NAC]
X
X
X
Computer/Laptop
Cost not to exceed $1,250) for a desktop system or
								laptop.
X
X
X
Drugs
Cost equal to the Nebraska Medicaid Fee Schedule
								Allowables for Pharmacy Services (Title 471, Nebraska Administrative Code [471
								NAC]). (*If No Rate Established)
X
Durable Medical Goods - Prescribed by
								Physicians
Cost equal to the Nebraska Medicaid Fee Schedule
								Allowables for Durable Medical Equipment and Medical Supplies [471 NAC]. (*If
								No Rate Established)
X
Employment & Training Medical Supports
Cost of employment or school required physicals,
								drug screens, and immunizations not to exceed $300.
X
Eyeglasses
Cost equal to the Nebraska Medicaid Fee Schedule
								Allowables for Visual Services [471 NAC]. (*If No Rate Established)
X
Hearing Aids
Cost equal to the Nebraska Medicaid Fee Schedule
								Allowables for Hearing Aids [471 NAC]. (*If No Rate Established)
X
Home Modifications
Cost not to exceed $6,000 (rental property) or
								$10,000 (consumer or family owned).
X
X
X
Independent Living Training
Fee for service established in a written agreement
								with provider not to exceed $30 per hour.
X
Increased Living Costs
Relocation:
Cost for moving vans,
								movers, and shipping of other goods not to exceed $2,000.
Lodging and Per Diem:
Lodging and
								meals not to exceed the costs in the NDE Employee Expense Reimbursement
								Administrative Memorandum #205, available at:
https://insidende.education.ne.gov/admpolcy/200series.htm
Security Deposit:
Cost not to exceed one month's rent.
Rent:
Cost not to exceed one month's rent. If client is receiving house
								subsidy, VR will pay the difference.
X
X
X
Interpreter - Foreign Language
Fee for service established in written agreement
								with provider. Certified ($50), Non-Certified ($35)
X
Interpreter - Hearing Impaired
Fee for service equal to the NDE Interpreter Fee
								Schedule and established in a written agreement.
X
Job Coaching
Fee for service established in written agreement
								with provider not to exceed $30 per hour.
X
Job Coaching/ Placement
Fee for service established in written agreement
								with provider not to exceed $720 for initial assessment and placement, and $30
								per hour for training services.
X
Job Readiness Training
Fee for service established in written agreement
								with provider not to exceed $30 per hour.
X
Licenses & Permits
Cost not to exceed the fee charged by licensing
								agency.
X
X
X
Medical Evaluation
Cost equal to the Nebraska Medicaid Fee Schedule
								Allowables for, as appropriate to the evaluation obtained, Physician Services,
								Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Chiropractic Services, Dental
								Services, Hospital Services, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
								Services, Podiatry Services, Respiratory Therapy, Speech pathology and
								Audiology Services, or Visual Care Services [471 NAC]. (*No Rate
								Established)
X
Medical Treatment
Cost equal to the Nebraska Medicaid Fee Schedule
								Allowables for, as appropriate to the evaluation obtained, Physician Services,
								Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Chiropractic Services, Dental
								Services, Hospital Services, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
								Services, Podiatry Services, Respiratory Therapy, Speech pathology and
								Audiology Services, or Visual Care Services [471 NAC]. (*No Rate
								Established)
X
Miscellaneous Training - Skill Building
Cost equal to the actual cost of training in a
								specific area, topic, or skill not to exceed $4,752. For diploma or certificate
								programs not offering Federal Student Financial Aid, assistance includes the
								cost of tuition, required fees, required books and required course
								supplies.
X
X
X
Miscellaneous Training - Assistive Technology
								Use
Cost equal to the actual cost of technology use
								training not to exceed $6,000.
X
X
X
Mobile Technology
Cost not to exceed $700.
X
X
X
Neuropsychological Evaluation
Cost equal to the Nebraska Medicaid Fee Schedule
								Allowables for all established rates [471 NAC]. (*No Rate Established)
X
On-the-Job-Evaluation
Cost of evaluation wage during an
								On-the-Job-Evaluation at Federal Minimum wage plus employer's share of
								FICA.
X
On-the-Job-Training
Cost for service negotiated with the training
								employer not to exceed a total of $4,000.
X
Personal Care Assistant
Cost equal to the Nebraska Medicaid Fee Schedule
								Allowables for Personal Care Aid Services [471 NAC].
X
X
Post Secondary Training - College
Cost equal to $168 per semester hour or $86 per
								quarter hour not to exceed maximum hours per Section 010.16 of this
								Chapter.
X
X
X
Post Secondary Training - Technical
Cost equal to $68 per semester hour, $46 per
								quarter hour, or $ 1.81 per clock hour not to exceed maximum hours per Section
								010.16 of this Chapter.
X
X
X
Rehabilitation Technology Repair
Cost not to exceed $6,000 per device.
X
X
X
Relocation Costs
Cost for moving vans, movers, and shipping of other
								goods not to exceed $2,000.
X
X
X
Records - Photocopies of Medical or Hospital
								Records
Cost not to exceed the Department of Education
								photocopy rate in Administrative Memorandum #606.
X
Report of Disability Verification
Cost not to exceed $25.
X
Report of Physical Capacities
Cost not to exceed $25.
X
Self-Employment Consultation
Fee established in written agreement with
								provider.
X
Small Business Start Up Expenses
Cost equal to required business start up expenses
								remaining after all assistance and participation from other sources has been
								applied not to exceed $6,000.
X
X
X
Small Business Technical Assistance
Fee established in written agreement with
								provider.
X
Supported Employment
Fee established in written agreement with
								provider.
X
Tools - Employment
Cost not to exceed $1,800. List of tools required
								from employer.
X
X
X
Tools - Post Secondary
Cost equal to 50% of the school's tool estimate for
								tools required for the program. If school has no tool estimate, cost equal to
								exceed 50% of the lower of two estimates.
X
X
X
Travel - Private Vehicle
Cost equal to 30¢ per mile.
X
X
X
Uniforms & Clothing
Cost not to exceed $175 (Interview Clothing), $225
								(Work/Training Clothing & Uniforms), $150 ( Steel Toed Boot or Shoe), $100
								(Work Boot (not steel toed ), or (Shoes).
X
X
X
Vehicle
Modifications - New
Cost not to exceed $20,000
X
X
X
Vehicle Modifications - Existing
								Modifications
20% per year depreciation from original cost of
								modifications
X
X
X
Vehicle Repair
Cost not to exceed $1,000 per plan year.
X
X
X
Worksite Modification
Cost not to exceed $6,000 per plan.
X
X
X