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All the documents listed in the SFP revision log table are in downloadable Word format unless otherwise noted.

Revision DateChapterSectionTypeDescription
01/16/2024Chapter 3: Basic StandardsChapter 3.2 Basic Standards - All Contract TypesRevisedRevised to remove that invoices received after business hours will be considered received the next business day. Invoices are received on the date of submission.
01/16/2024Chapter 6: Hearing Aids and Related AccessoriesChapter: 6.7 Process and ProcedureRevisedRevised to remove 'manufacturer's completed form' and replace with VR3105D: Hearing Evaluation Report. 
01/16/2024Chapter 18: Supported Employment Services18: Supported Employment ServicesRevisedRevised the process for issuing service authorizations for the job retention benchmark.
01/16/2024Chapter 23: Intensive Work Preparation and Life Skills TrainingChapter 23: Intensive Work Preparation and Life Skills TrainingRetiredThis chapter is being retired from the SFP along with its associated forms.
01/16/2024Chapter 24: Communication Access ServicesChapter 24: Communication Access ServicesRevisedRevised to clarify what is submitted with the invoice or on separate documentation for outcomes required for payment.
01/16/2024Chapter 25: Supported Employment Services (Ch 18 Legacy Model)Chapter 25: Supported Employment Services (Ch 18 Legacy Model)RetiredThis chapter is being retired from the SFP along with its associated forms.
01/16/2024Chapter 26: Benefits and Work Incentives Counseling ServicesChapter 26.3: Supplemental Security Income and/or Title II Disability BenefitsRevisedRemoval of HotDocs services reference as Social Security will no longer allow use of HotDocs for fee-for-service benefits counseling.
7/3/2023Chapter 5: Orientation and Mobility ServicesChapter 5: Orientation and Mobility ServicesRevisedRevised to allow an alternate cane to be used in training and to allow flexibility in training sessions times for OIB customers.
7/3/2023Chapter 7: Diabetes Self-Management Education ServicesChapter 7: Diabetes Self-Management Education ServicesRevisedRevised to expand provider qualifications; clarified the services and training that can be done in person or remote
7/3/2023Chapter 10: Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are BlindChapter 10.2 Staff QualificationsRevisedRevised skills trainer qualifications to mirror the OIB worker
6/26/2023Chapter 4: Employment AssessmentsChapter 4: Employment AssessmentsRevisedChanged referral name to the new VR5000, Referral for Provider Services
6/26/2023Chapter 7: Diabetes Self-Management Education ServicesChapter 7.3: Assessment of Diabetes Self-ManagementRevisedChanged referral name to the new VR5000, Referral for Provider Services
6/26/2023Chapter 11: Supported Residential Services for Persons in RecoveryChapter 11.4: Program RequirementsRevisedChanged referral name to the new VR5000, Referral for Provider Services
6/26/2023Chapter 12: Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)Chapter 12.3: Wellness Recovery Action PlanRevisedChanged referral name to the new VR5000, Referral for Provider Services
6/26/2023Chapter 13: Work Readiness ServicesChapter 13: Work Readiness ServicesRevisedChanged referral name to the new VR5000, Referral for Provider Services
6/26/2023Chapter 16: Project SEARCHChapter 16: Project SEARCHRevisedChanged referral name to the new VR5000, Referral for Provider Services
6/26/2023Chapter 17: Basic Employment ServicesChapter 17: Basic Employment ServicesRevisedChanged referral name to the new VR5000, Referral for Provider Services for Non-Bundled and Bundled Job Placement Services only
6/26/2023Chapter 18: Supported Employment ServicesChapter 18: Supported Employment ServicesRevisedChanged referral name to the new VR5000, Referral for Provider Services
6/26/2023Chapter 19: Self EmploymentChapter 19: Self EmploymentRevisedChanged referral name to the new VR5000, Referral for Provider Services
6/26/2023Chapter 26: Benefits CounselingChapter 26: Benefits CounselingRevisedEdited Staff qualification form name.
5/15/2023Chapter 3: Basic StandardsChapter 3.2: Basic Standards - All Contract TypesRevisedTWC-VR has added a requirement to VR Standards for Providers SFP Manual Chapter 3: Basic Standards. TWC-VR is now requiring contractors that provide goods or services directly to VR customers to run a criminal background check on each staff member who will interact with any VR customer.
2/1/2023Chapter 3: Basic StandardsChapter 3: Basic StandardsRevisedChapter Rewrite / Reorganized.  Clarified Requirements and Reduced contractor burdens
2/1/2023Chapter 17: Basic Employment ServicesChapter 17: Basic Employment ServicesRevisedRemoved requirement to submit VR3472 for purchase of 2+ placements. Requires Supv approval
2/1/2023Chapter 18: Supported Employment ServicesChapter 18: Supported Employment ServicesRevisedRemoved requirement to submit VR3472 for purchase of 2+ placements. Requires Supv approval
2/1/2023Chapter 26: Benefits and Work Incentives Counseling ServicesChapter 26: Benefits and Work Incentives Counseling Services linksRevisedUpdated links because of the revised SFP 3.
11/1/2022Chapter 20: PremiumsChapter 20: PremiumsRevisedRevised to add blind premium. 
7/1/2022Chapter 16: Project SEARCHChapter 16: Project SEARCHRevisedRevised to address guidance from RSA related to the requirement for 90 days in the same position.
7/1/2022Chapter 17: Basic Employment ServicesChapter 17.4: Bundled Job Placement ServicesRevisedRevised to address guidance from RSA related to the requirement for 90 days in the same position.
7/1/2022Chapte 20: PremiumsChapter 20-4 Criminal Background PremiumRevisedRevised to eliminate the retention of the Computerized Criminal History record in the customer paper case file.
7/1/2022Chapter 26: Benefits and Work Incentives Counseling ServicesChapter 26: Benefits and Work Incentives Counseling ServicesNewAdded a new chapter on benefits and work incentives counseling services.
6/1/2022Chapter 6: Hearing Aids and Related AccessoriesChapter 6: Hearing Aids and Related AccessoriesRevisedUpdated to remove content related to dispensers, align chapter language with new contract language and edited chapter to make content clearer
6/1/2022Chapter 9: Assistive Technology for Sight Related DisabilitiesChapter 9: Assistive Technology for Sight Related DisabilitiesNewChapter was rewritten, content stayed the same.
5/2/2022Chapter 6: Hearing Aids and Related AccessoriesCh 6: Hearing Aids and Related AccessoriesRevisedUpdated to remove content related to dispensers, align chapter language with new contract language and edited chapter to make content clearer.
5/2/2022Chapter 9: Assistive Technology for Sight Related DisabilitiesCh 9: Assistive Technology for Sight Related DisabilitiesNewChapter 9 New:  Chapter was rewritten, but the content stayed the same.  Rewritten so it would be easier to understand.  Chapter 9 Old:  Legacy chapter the was retired on 5-2-22. 
4/1/2022Chapter 14: Work ExperienceCh 14: Work ExperienceRevisedRevised to remove VR Supervisor consultation for remote training.
4/1/2022Chapter 16: Project SEARCHCh 16: Project SEARCHRevisedRevised to reflect the changes to the Project SEARCH forms and procedures.
4/1/2022Chapter 17: Basic Employment ServicesCh 17: Basic Employment ServicesRevisedRevised to remove VR Supervisor consultation for remote training.
2/1/2022Chapter 4: Employment AssessmentsCh 4: Employment AssessmentsRevisedEdits reflect the introduction of the Career Planning Assessment and removal of Supported Employment Assessment.
2/1/2022Chapter 18: Supported Employment ServicesCh 18: Supported Employment ServicesNewEdits reflect the changes to the Supported Employment Service Delivery Model.
2/1/2022Chapter 20: PremiumsCh 20: PremiumsRevisedEdits reflect the changes of the restructuring of payments for disability-related premiums in Supported Employment
2/1/2022Chapter 25: Supported Employment Services (Ch 18 Legacy Model)Chapter 25: Supported Employment Services (Ch 18 Legacy Model)NewPrevious Ch 18 moved to Ch 25 as legacy model.
10/1/2021Chapter 4: Employment Assessments4.7 Employment Assessments Fee ScheduleRevisedRevised to include rate increases for services.
10/1/2021Chapter 13: Work Readiness Services13.18 Work Readiness Services Fee ScheduleRevisedRevised to include rate increases for services.
10/1/2021Chapter 14: Work Experience Services14.5 Work Experience Services Fee ScheduleRevisedRevised to include rate increases for services.
10/1/2021Chapter 15: Pre-Employment Transition Services15.6 Fees for Pre-Employment Transition ServicesRevisedRevised to include rate increases for services.
10/1/2021Chapter 16: Project SEARCH16.6 Project SEARCH Services FeesRevisedRevised to include rate increases for services.
10/1/2021Chapter 17: Basic Employment Services17.6 Employment Services Fee ScheduleRevisedRevised to include rate increases for services.
10/1/2021Chapter 18: Supported Employment Services18.11 Supported Employment Fee ScheduleRevisedRevised to include rate increases for services.
10/1/2021Chapter 19: Self Employment19.7 Self-Employment Fee ScheduleRevisedRevised to include rate increases for services.
10/1/2021Chapter 20: PremiumsChapter 20: PremiumsRevisedRevised to include rate increases for services.
9/14/2021Chapter 3: Basic StandardsChapter 3: Basic StandardsRevisedAdded language for provider responsibilities, revisions to comply with Governor Abbot's GA-38 that prohibits governmental entities and officials from mandating face coverings, restricting activities, or providing proof of vaccination in response to the COVID-19 disaster.
7/1/2021Chapter 2: Obtaining a Contract for Goods and ServicesChapter 2: Obtaining a Contract for Goods and ServicesRevisedRevised per the TWC Contract department to update the language regarding who can contract with the state of Texas.
7/1/2021Chapter 3: Basic StandardsChapter 3: Basic StandardsRevisedAdded language for the provider to have own policy and procedures for providing services when health and safety protocols are in place, related to customer signatures on forms and related to CAP.
7/1/2021Chapter 4: Employment AssessmentsChapter 4: Employment AssessmentsRevisedUpdated to allow in-person services without VR3472, as implemented during COVID.
7/1/2021Chapter 5: Orientation and Mobility ServicesChapter 5: Orientation and Mobility ServicesRevisedUpdated to allow in-person services without VR3472, as implemented during COVID.
7/1/2021Chapter 7: Diabetes Self-Management Education ServicesChapter 7: Diabetes Self-Management Education ServicesRevisedUpdated to allow in-person services without VR3472, as implemented during COVID.
7/1/2021Chapter 8: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)Chapter 8: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)RevisedUpdated to align with the Open Enrollment language, clarify description of qualifications and requirements in service and goods delivery. Also reformatted to follow new chapter outline for "service" type contracts.
7/1/2021Chapter 9: Assistive Technology for Sight Related DisabilitiesChapter 9: Assistive Technology for Sight Related DisabilitiesRevisedUpdated to allow in-person services without VR3472, as implemented during COVID.
7/1/2021Chapter 10: Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind10.1 Overview of Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are BlindRevisedRemoved language related to OIB caseloads at the request of RCT.
7/1/2021Chapter 13: Work Readiness ServicesChapter 13: Work Readiness ServicesRevisedUpdated policies on remote and in-person services.
7/1/2021Chapter 14: Work Experience ServicesChapter 14: Work Experience ServicesRevisedUpdated language related to remote service delivery and clarified contents.
7/1/2021Chapter 16: Project SEARCH ServicesChapter 16: Project SEARCH ServicesRevisedAdded language related to consult with State SME for remote service delivery and clarified existing content.
7/1/2021Chapter 17: Basic Employment ServicesChapter 17: Basic Employment ServicesRevisedUpdated language related to remote service delivery and clarified contents.
7/1/2021Chapter 18: Supported Employment ServicesChapter 18: Supported Employment ServicesRevisedUpdated to allow in-person services without VR3472, as implemented during COVID.
7/1/2021Chapter 22: Vehicle ModificationsChapter 22: Vehicle ModificationsRevisedUpdated to align with the Open Enrollment language, clarify description of qualifications and requirements in service and goods delivery. Also reformatted to follow new chapter outline for "service" type contracts.
5/28/2021Chapter 3: Basic Standards3.6.4 Evaluation of Service DeliveryRevisedRevised to comply with Governor Abbott's Executive Order GA-36 that prohibits governmental entities and officials from mandating face coverings or restricting activities in response to the COVID-19 disaster.
5/3/2021Chapter 6: Hearing Aids and Related AccessoriesChapter 6: Hearing Aids and Related AccessoriesRevisedRevised to move policies and procedures to the VR Services Manual C-704-10: Hearing Aids.
4/1/2021Chapter 14: Work ExperienceChapter 14: Work ExperienceRevisedRevised to change payment approval requirement for Work Experience Placement or Work Experience Training longer than 12 weeks from VR Manager to VR Supervisor.
3/9/2021Chapter 3: Basic StandardsChapter 3: Basic StandardsRevisedRevised to comply with Governor Abbott's Executive Order GA-34 regarding social distancing and face coverings.
10/15/2020Chapter 3: Basic StandardsChapter 3: Basic StandardsRevisedRevised to clarify content published September 1, 2020 (technical edit).
10/1/2020Chapter 3: Basic Standards3.1.5 DirectorRevisedRevised to add an exception to the director credential requirement for contracts for Communication Access services.
10/1/2020Chapter 15: Pre-Employment Transition Services15.3 Pre-ETS Service DescriptionRevisedRevised to note that items used to incentivize customers to attend Pre-ETS programs or trainings cannot be purchased with TWC funds.
10/1/2020Chapter 24: Communication Access ServicesChapter 24: Communication Access ServicesNewThis is a new chapter describing the provision of sign language interpretation, transliteration, and/or Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services to those with hearing and/or speech disabilities.
9/1/2020Chapter 3: Basic StandardsChapter 3: Basic StandardsRevisedRevised to give policy and guidance to service delivery, remote service delivery, and signatures.
9/1/2020Chapter 4: Employment AssessmentsChapter 4: Employment AssessmentsRevisedRevised to include guidance on services that cannot be completed remotely, and to add links to documentation and signature requirements.
9/1/2020Chapter 5: Orientation and Mobility Services5.1 Overview of Orientation and Mobility ServicesRevisedRevised to add guidance and standards on providing Orientation and Mobility Services remotely.
9/1/2020Chapter 7: Diabetes Self-Management Education ServicesChapter 7: Diabetes Self-Management Education ServicesRevisedRevised to provide guidance on remote service delivery and to add links documenting how to obtain signatures for vendors when providing Diabetes Self-Management Education Services.
9/1/2020Chapter 9: Assistive Technology for Sight Related DisabilitiesChapter 9: Assistive Technology for Sight Related DisabilitiesRevisedRevised to remove typing and contracted braille reading prerequisites for ATU evaluation. AT evaluations cannot be provided remotely.
9/1/2020Chapter 10: Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind10.1 Overview of Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are BlindRevisedRevised to clarify the circumstances under which ILS-OIB services may be provided by a contractor.
9/1/2020Chapter 12: Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)12.3 Wellness Recovery Action PlanRevisedRevised to document that WRAP services can be provided remotely under certain circumstances.
9/1/2020Chapter 13: Work Readiness ServicesChapter 13: Work Readiness ServicesRevisedAdded new section 13.17 VAT Exploring Postsecondary Education and Training and clarified the circumstances under which Work Experiences Services can be conducted remotely.
9/1/2020Chapter 14: Work Experience ServicesChapter 14: Work Experience ServicesRevisedRevised to clarify the circumstances under which Work Experiences Services can be conducted remotely.
9/1/2020Chapter 15: Pre-Employment Transition ServicesChapter 15: Pre-Employment Transition ServicesRevisedRevised to clarify Pre-ETS curriculum and remote service delivery requirements.
9/1/2020Chapter 16: Project SEARCH ServicesChapter 16: Project SEARCH ServicesRevisedRevised to clarify remote service delivery, and to add requirement for a customer to work in a position for at least 30 cumulative calendar days before achieving Benchmark C after accepting a new position.
9/1/2020Chapter 17: Basic Employment ServicesChapter 17: Basic Employment ServicesRevisedRevised to add remote service delivery options, and to add requirement for a customer to work in a position for at least 30 cumulative calendar days before achieving Benchmark C after accepting a new position.
9/1/2020Chapter 18: Supported Employment ServicesChapter 18: Supported Employment ServicesRevisedRevised to add remote service delivery options.
6/29/2020Chapter 2: Obtaining a Contract for Goods or Services2.8.1 Adding Counties or Services, Goods, and/or Equipment to a ContractRevisedAdded information on open enrollment solicitations to align with contracts.
6/29/2020Chapter 17: Basic Employment Services17.4.1 Bundled Job Placement Services Service DescriptionRevisedRevised to note that a customer can be employed by a third party, such as a temp agency, when this is a prerequisite for continued employment. Seasonal employment placements are not accepted unless approved by VR Director using VR3472.
6/29/2020Chapter 18: Supported Employment Services18.1 Supported Employment OverviewRevisedRevised to note that a customer can be employed by a third party, such as a temp agency, when this is a prerequisite for continued employment. Seasonal employment placements are not accepted unless approved by VR Director using VR3472.
3/2/2020Chapter 8: Durable Medical Equipment8.1 Overview of Durable Medical EquipmentRevisedAdded BiPAP and CPAP machines to the list of contracted medical assistive devices.
1/15/2020Chapter 3: Basic StandardsChapter 3: Basic StandardsRevisedUpdated section 3.3.3 Conflict of Interest to clarify limitations for hiring current TWC staff and limitations for TWS-VR customers providing services to other TWS-VR customers. Updated section 3.8 Goods and Services Purchased to include language related to the use of the ReHabWorks system-generated billing cover sheet.
1/15/2020Chapter 14: Work ExperienceChapter 14: Work ExperienceRevisedUpdated to allow for use with Wage Services and includes added Work Experience Monitoring to the Work Experience Training service definitions.
1/15/2020Chapter 17: Basic Employment Services17.5 Job Skills TrainingRevisedUpdated Job Skills Training service description to include use as Extended Services for "youth with disabilities."
1/15/2020Chapter 18: Supported Employment ServicesChapter 18: Supported Employment ServicesRevisedUpdated content related to Extended Services, competitive integrated employment, and temporary employment.
1/15/2020Chapter 21: Employment Supports for Brain InjuryChapter 21: Employment Supports for Brain InjuryRevisedUpdated content for clarity; removed billing codes; added premium rates for Medical Team Services for attending interdisciplinary team meetings; and moved psychological services from sections 21.5.3.1 Therapy Evaluations and 21.5.5 Therapy Services to section 21.9 Other Support Goods and Services.
11/1/2019Chapter 20: Premiums20.11 Brain Injury PremiumAddedAdded new section for brain injury premium requirements.
10/1/2019Chapter 21: Employment Supports for Brain InjuryChapter 21: Employment Supports for Brain InjuryAddedAdded new chapter content covering the new Employment Supports for Brain Injury.
10/1/2019Chapter 21: Standards for Post acute Brain Injury Service ProvidersChapter 21: Standards for Post acute Brain Injury Service ProvidersDeletedChapter deleted and replaced by Chapter 21: Employment Supports for Brain Injury.
9/3/2019Chapter 5: Orientation and Mobility ServicesChapter 5: Orientation and Mobility ServicesRevisedUpdated rates for blind specialty services.
9/3/2019Chapter 7: Diabetes Self-Management Education ServicesChapter 7: Diabetes Self-Management Education ServicesRevisedUpdated rates for blind specialty services.
9/3/2019Chapter 10: Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind10.6 IL Skills Training Fee ScheduleRevisedUpdated rates for blind specialty services.
7/5/2019Chapter 17: Basic Employment ServicesChapter 17: Basic Employment ServicesRevisedRemoved requirement for recorded mock interviews (these may be requested on form VR1845B) and clarified requirements for Basic Employment Services.
7/1/2019Chapter 15: Pre-Employment Transition ServicesChapter 15: Pre-Employment Transition ServicesRevisedRemoved the Pre-ETS contract proposal requirement and updated procedures for Pre-ETS.
6/3/2019Chapter 13: Work Readiness ServicesChapter 13: Work Readiness ServicesRevisedClarified required staff qualifications when Personal Social Adjustment Training is provided with Supportive Residential Services for Persons in Recovery; added "Employment Skills" to Module 2 of Vocational Adjustment Training (VAT) Job Search Training; updated VAT Money Smart to include new modules; and removed "integrated" from Work Adjustment Training.
6/3/2019Chapter 14: Work ExperienceChapter 14: Work ExperienceRevisedUpdated to note that unexpired employment authorization documents are required to participate in work experience.
6/3/2019Chapter 18: Supported Employment ServicesChapter 18: Supported Employment ServicesDeletedDue to the extensive reorganization of content in this chapter, the entire chapter is being retired and replaced.
6/3/2019Chapter 18: Supported Employment ServicesChapter 18: Supported Employment ServicesAddedReferences new and consolidated Supported Employment (SE) forms. The older SE forms will be phased out entirely on August 30, 2019.
6/3/2019Chapter 20: PremiumsChapter 20: PremiumsRevisedUpdated the timing for when a service authorization for a premium is issued and paid; for the Criminal Background Premium, clarified that the criminal history record or fingerprint record is obtained from the TX DPS or an equivalent law enforcement agency; and for the Travel Premium, clarified the standards for lodging and meals.
4/1/2019Chapter 1: Introduction to Vocational RehabilitationChapter 1: Introduction to Vocational RehabilitationRevisedUpdated to match VRSM A-100: Introduction to Vocational Rehabilitation.
4/1/2019Chapter 3: Basic Standards3.11 Documentation and Record KeepingRevisedUpdated to clarify when providers may release copies of records to VR customers.
4/1/2019Chapter 9: Assistive Technology for Sight-Related DisabilitiesChapter 9: Assistive Technology for Sight-Related DisabilitiesRevisedRevised procedures for assistive technology (AT) services and clarified the proficiency tests required for AT evaluators and trainers.
9/4/2018Chapter 3: Basic Standards3.2 Insurance RequirementsRevisedRemoved requirement for general or business liability insurance, professional liability insurance, premises liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance. Garage liability insurance added.
9/4/2018Chapter 3: Basic Standards3.11.2 Record StorageRevisedClarified requirements for paper record storage and added options for electronic and cloud-based storage. Added TWC privacy and security requirements.
9/4/2018Chapter 20: Premiums20.6 Mileage PremiumRevisedRevised requirements for Mileage Premium. Removed Highly Specialized Training Premium from VR-SFP 20.6 and renamed it Travel Premium in VR-SFP 20.10 with revised requirements.
9/4/2018Chapter 20: Premiums20.9 Premium Fee ChartRevisedRemoved Highly Specialized Training Premium from VR-SFP 20.9.5 and renamed it the Travel Premium in VR-SFP 20.9.7.
9/4/2018Chapter 20: Premiums20.10 Travel PremiumAddedNew section composed of information revised and moved from 20.6.
7/20/2018Chapter 3: Basic Standards3.8.3.2 Use of TWC-VR-Generated InvoicesDeletedRemoved content regarding ReHabWorks-generated invoices that did not apply to contracted providers.
6/28/2018Chapter 3: Basic StandardsChapter 3: Basic StandardsRevisedAdded content to align with open enrollment application requirements and updated references to forms that must be maintained by each provider.
6/12/2018Chapter 3: Basic Standards3.8.3.1 Timely Submission of Invoices for PaymentRevisedDeleted the timeframe from the requirement for the vendor to send an invoice to TWC for payment "no later than 35 days before the end date for the services."
6/1/2018Chapter 14: Work Experience14.5 Work Experience TrainingRevisedAdded exceptions to work experience plan requirements for SEAL participants/GST participants.
3/15/2018Chapter 20: Premiums20.6 Travel PremiumDeletedEntire section replaced.
3/15/2018Chapter 20: Premiums20.6 Travel PremiumsAddedAdded information on the Highly Specialized Training Premium.
3/15/2018Chapter 20: Premiums20.9 Fee ChartDeletedEntire section replaced.
3/15/2018Chapter 20: Premiums20.9 Premium Fee ChartAddedAdded fees for the Highly Specialized Training Premium.