Definitions

As used in 101 CMR 410.00, unless the context requires otherwise, terms have the meanings in 101 CMR 410.02. Client. An individual that receives CIES purchased by a governmental unit including, but not limited to, clients currently or formerly receiving services from the Department of Developmental Services: Employment Supports; the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission: Vocational Rehabilitation, Community-based Employment Services; the Department of Transitional Assistance: Supported Work Program, ESP-Workforce Investment Area (WIA), Community-based Employment Service, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Employment and Training; Massachusetts Commission for the Blind: Personal Vocational Adjustment. A governmental unit may also purchase additional CIES at the rates set forth in 101 CMR 410.03(3). Competitive Integrated Employment. A job in an integrated, community-based work setting where the client receives wages and benefits paid by an employer that are comparable to wages and benefits paid to workers in similar positions. Cost Report. The document used to report costs and other financial and statistical data. The Uniform Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report (UFR) is used when required. EOHHS. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services established under M.G.L. c. 6A. Extraordinary Circumstances/Flex Funding. A method whereby, subject to availability, a purchasing governmental unit may provide resource allocations to a client and/or a provider across the state. Flexible funding may be provided through a number of means including, but not limited to, reimbursement to the client for specific support services or funds directed to a qualified provider for extraordinary circumstances. Governmental Unit. The Commonwealth, any board, commission, department, division, or agency of the Commonwealth and any political subdivision of the Commonwealth. Provider. Any individual, group, partnership, trust, corporation, or other legal entity that offers services for purchase by a governmental unit and that meets the conditions of purchase or licensure that have been or may be adopted by a purchasing governmental unit. Reporting Year. The provider's fiscal year for which costs incurred are reported to the Operational Services Division on the Uniform Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report (UFR).