Prevocational services in Indiana are defined as services aimed at preparing an individual for paid or unpaid employment by teaching concepts such as compliance, attendance, task completion, problem-solving, and safety. These services focus on: 

• Developing general, non-job-task-specific skills 

• Preparing individuals for future employment opportunities 

• Teaching concepts that support employability 

2. Regulations 

The program is governed by Indiana Administrative Code 460 IAC 6-5-20 and 460 IAC 6-3-41 

3. Licensing or Certification 

Certification is required to operate as a prevocational services provider in Indiana. Providers must be approved by the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS)  

4. Responsible State Agency 

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), specifically the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS), is responsible for issuing the required certification 

5. Application Process 

The application process is conducted through the BDDS. Specific details on the online or mail-in application process are not provided in the available results. 

6. Required Documentation 

While a comprehensive list is not provided, providers must meet the requirements for direct care staff set out in 460 IAC 6-14-5 

7. Timeline for Approval 

The exact timeline for approval is not specified in the information provided. 

8. Pre-Application Process 

There is no specific pre-application process mentioned in the provided results. 

9. Pre-Application Training 

No specific pre-application training is mentioned in the available results. 

10. Additional Notes 

• As of July 1, 2023, all claims for prevocational services must include the appropriate modifier for the location where the service was provided (UF for facility-based, UG for community-based)  

• Indiana has a phased plan to eliminate waiver-funded, facility-based prevocational services: 

• Phase 1 (July 2024): New transition-age youth prohibited from entering these programs 

• Phase 2 (January 2025): Restriction extended to individuals of all ages 

• Phase 3 (early to mid-2027): Complete cessation of waiver reimbursement for prevocational services 

• Providers should be aware of the state's shift towards Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) and the ongoing Employment Transformation Collaborative 

• Services must be designed to meet the developmental needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and be provided in home and community-based settings to the extent appropriate