This Spring, MICC let all families know that an initiative from the State of Minnesota, called E1MN, has been implemented, resulting in changes to the services CDCS funding can cover in the Career Services category. Because of E1MN, MICC can no longer bill waivers for services in the Career "Find" stage of employment. This change ONLY affects College Program participants in their third year and Community Program participants. This change will not affect year 1 or 2 students in the College Program.
MICC is currently exploring the opportunity to contract with Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS). Families and this group will be provided with further information if a contract is finalized.
MICC is aware this change may cause families stress or worry. We are here to help in the planning stage and throughout the year. We are happy to work with Support Planners, review draft CDCS plan documents and budgets, and make suggestions to lessen the impact of these new restrictions to waiver funds.
As this process evolves throughout the 2022-2023 school year, we are also here to help address any questions or unexpected situations that arise along the way. Please feel free to contact Mary Jo Bellinger or Jena Kulenkamp with any questions.
Click here to view messaging that went to College Program third-year participants regarding changes to waiver funding due to E1MN.