Common use of Disability Determination Process and Tools Clause in Contracts

Disability Determination Process and Tools. ‌ The district’s process for determining an individual’s disabilities and/or work limitations is in accordance with 18 NYCRR 385.2(d). Check all that apply, and describe the process: District participates in the OTDA managed contract for independent medical evaluations. District contracts directly with a physician to provide independent medical evaluations. District accepts physician’s statement provided by participant. District accepts physician’s statement provided by participant but refers for an independent evaluation when deemed necessary. Other process (please describe): The local process for reviewing the medical documentation to determine if the individual is exempt, nonexempt, or work limited is as follows: District directs the contracted physician or individual’s physician to determine status. District review team reviews and determines status (described below). Specialized disability/medical staff or unit reviews and determines status (described below) Other: The Employment case manager, TA eligibility examiner, TA undercare examiner, and/or supervisor(s) review the medical documentation and determine status. When the documentation, diagnosis, prognosis, or limitations are unclear, the worker may contact the physician for further clarification, a nurse employed by the District who may be able to offer some clarification, and/or the worker may make a referral to IMA for an Employability Determination (second opinion).

Disability Determination Process and Tools. ‌ The district’s process for determining an individual’s disabilities and/or work limitations is in accordance with 18 NYCRR 385.2(d). Check all that apply, and describe the process: District participates in the OTDA managed contract for independent medical evaluations. District contracts directly with a physician to provide independent medical evaluations. District accepts physician’s statement provided by participant. District accepts physician’s statement provided by participant but refers for an independent evaluation when deemed necessary. Other process (please describe):   The local process for reviewing the medical documentation to determine if the individual is exempt, nonexempt, or work limited is as follows: District directs the contracted physician or individual’s physician to determine status. District review team reviews and determines status (described below). Specialized disability/medical staff or unit reviews and determines status (described below) Other: The The Employment case manager, TA eligibility examiner, TA undercare examiner, and/or supervisor(s) review the medical documentation and determine status. When the documentation, diagnosis, prognosis, or limitations are unclear, the worker may contact the physician for further clarification, a nurse employed by the District who may be able to offer some clarification, and/or the worker may make a referral to IMA for an Employability Determination (second opinion).opinion).