1. (a) Purpose. Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) provides incentive payments to support a member as he or she moves toward competitive integrated employment. VBPs are intended to further opportunities for Oklahomans with disabilities to live independently and work in competitive integrated employment. VBPs are included in the member's Individual Plan (Plan) and arrangements for this service are made through the DDS case manager. VBPs support members eighteen (18) years of age and older who receive employment services through the:

   1. (1) In-Home Supports Waiver;
   2. (2) Homeward Bound Waiver; or
   3. (3) Community Waiver.

2. (b) Payment criteria. VBPs support a member as he or she progresses towards competitive employment per the OKDHS Appendix D-26, Developmental Disabilities Services Rates Schedule. VBPs are paid:

   1. (1) After a member is employed for fifteen (15) business days;
   2. (2) When the member is employed a minimum of fifteen (15) hours weekly; and
   3. (3) In accordance with the limits set forth in OKDHS Appendix D-26, Developmental Disabilities Services Rates Schedule.

Added at 39 Ok Reg 1595, eff 9-12-22