Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
Michigan Rehabilitation Services
General Vocational Rehabilitation
Part 1 - ELIGIBILITY FOR REHABILITATION SERVICE
Section R. 395.67 - Individualized plan for employment (IPE)

(1) The MRS counselor shall design the IPE to achieve an employment outcome of the individual, consistent with the unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, career interests, and informed choice of the individual.

(2) The case record must support the selection of the vocational goal.

(3) The IPE shall be signed by the individual or, as appropriate, the individual's representative and by a qualified MRS rehabilitation counselor. The IPE is not a legal contract between MRS and the individual.

(4) Planning and approval of the IPE shall be conducted within the framework of a counseling relationship.

(5) MRS counselor approval of an IPE verifies that the IPE is consistent with MRS policies and guidelines, is complete, and is expected to lead to an employment outcome. MRS counselors shall provide a copy of the IPE, and any amendments, to the eligible individual.

(6) Vocational rehabilitation goods and services may only be provided in accordance with the IPE.

(7) MRS shall provide individuals with written notification of appeal rights, including the name and address of the person with whom an appeal may be filed, and the availability of the CAP during IPE development, and whenever MRS-authorized services are denied, reduced, suspended, or terminated.

(8) The MRS shall notify individuals in writing 10 working days before the termination, reduction, or suspension of a MRS authorized service.