Good afternoon, 

I am a vocational rehab case manager in Ohio and was recently assigned a federal WC claim that the provider would like to refer for vocational rehab services.  I would love to know if anyone has any tips, information, or advice in handling such a claim as this will be my first.  I don't even have federal provider number yet...

Thanks in advance, 

Genie

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Vergene Braithwaite
genie1973@me.com
Columbus, OH United States
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I agree. You can't work a Federal WC case without their designated training program whether you are CRC or not.They have their own critreia and certification process.

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John Drew
johndrew@att.net
Monument, CO United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-28-2015 15:32
From: Bruce Tucker
Subject: Federal claim and vocational rehab services.

Hi Bruce!

  Have you heard when the Red Book training will be offered again?

Dave R.

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Dave Radecke
President/Case Manager
dave.peak@roadrunner.com
Cambridge, OH United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-28-2015 15:32
From: Bruce Tucker
Subject: Federal claim and vocational rehab services.

Good afternoon, 

I am a vocational rehab case manager in Ohio and was recently assigned a federal WC claim that the provider would like to refer for vocational rehab services.  I would love to know if anyone has any tips, information, or advice in handling such a claim as this will be my first.  I don't even have federal provider number yet...

Thanks in advance, 

Genie

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Vergene Braithwaite
genie1973@me.com
Columbus, OH United States
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I'm not exactly sure what you are asking Genie but Gail Schott (216-902-5666) oversees provider enrollment for this area but at last count they have not yet scheduled provider training.  Please let me know how things work out.

Dave R. 

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Dave Radecke
President/Case Manager
dave.peak@roadrunner.com
Cambridge, OH United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-28-2015 15:08
From: Vergene Braithwaite
Subject: Federal claim and vocational rehab services.

Good afternoon, 

I am a vocational rehab case manager in Ohio and was recently assigned a federal WC claim that the provider would like to refer for vocational rehab services.  I would love to know if anyone has any tips, information, or advice in handling such a claim as this will be my first.  I don't even have federal provider number yet...

Thanks in advance, 

Genie

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Vergene Braithwaite
genie1973@me.com
Columbus, OH United States
------------------------------

I'm not exactly sure what you are asking Genie but Gail Schott (216-902-5666) oversees provider enrollment for this area but at last count they have not yet scheduled provider training.  Please let me know how things work out.

Dave R. 

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Dave Radecke
President/Case Manager
dave.peak@roadrunner.com
Cambridge, OH United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-28-2015 15:08
From: Vergene Braithwaite
Subject: Federal claim and vocational rehab services.

Good afternoon, 

I am a vocational rehab case manager in Ohio and was recently assigned a federal WC claim that the provider would like to refer for vocational rehab services.  I would love to know if anyone has any tips, information, or advice in handling such a claim as this will be my first.  I don't even have federal provider number yet...

Thanks in advance, 

Genie

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Vergene Braithwaite
genie1973@me.com
Columbus, OH United States
------------------------------

Good afternoon, 

I am a vocational rehab case manager in Ohio and was recently assigned a federal WC claim that the provider would like to refer for vocational rehab services.  I would love to know if anyone has any tips, information, or advice in handling such a claim as this will be my first.  I don't even have federal provider number yet...

Thanks in advance, 

Genie

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Vergene Braithwaite
genie1973@me.com
Columbus, OH United States
------------------------------

I would go to your referral source and ask for the "Red Book," since if it is being referred from a company who has been deemed a provider by OWCP, it is possible you may be receiving the referral without having actually completed the Red Book training yourself.  The OWCP vocational plan documentation requirements are extensive, they have their own specific forms, you have to demonstrate that each job goal is suitable as per the claimant's work restrictions, as defined by the Classification of Jobs, they require 3 job goals, and a Labor Market Survey for each occupation, demonstrating availability in your area.  I remember when I used to do this work that my OWCP vocational plans, when adding all documents together, were 30 pages long.  Best of luck to you!

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Michele Erbacher
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
merbacher15@gmail.com
Lockport, NY United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-28-2015 15:08
From: Vergene Braithwaite
Subject: Federal claim and vocational rehab services.

Good afternoon, 

I am a vocational rehab case manager in Ohio and was recently assigned a federal WC claim that the provider would like to refer for vocational rehab services.  I would love to know if anyone has any tips, information, or advice in handling such a claim as this will be my first.  I don't even have federal provider number yet...

Thanks in advance, 

Genie

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Vergene Braithwaite
genie1973@me.com
Columbus, OH United States
------------------------------

I would go to your referral source and ask for the "Red Book," since if it is being referred from a company who has been deemed a provider by OWCP, it is possible you may be receiving the referral without having actually completed the Red Book training yourself.  The OWCP vocational plan documentation requirements are extensive, they have their own specific forms, you have to demonstrate that each job goal is suitable as per the claimant's work restrictions, as defined by the Classification of Jobs, they require 3 job goals, and a Labor Market Survey for each occupation, demonstrating availability in your area.  I remember when I used to do this work that my OWCP vocational plans, when adding all documents together, were 30 pages long.  Best of luck to you!

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Michele Erbacher
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
merbacher15@gmail.com
Lockport, NY United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-28-2015 15:08
From: Vergene Braithwaite
Subject: Federal claim and vocational rehab services.

Good afternoon, 

I am a vocational rehab case manager in Ohio and was recently assigned a federal WC claim that the provider would like to refer for vocational rehab services.  I would love to know if anyone has any tips, information, or advice in handling such a claim as this will be my first.  I don't even have federal provider number yet...

Thanks in advance, 

Genie

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Vergene Braithwaite
genie1973@me.com
Columbus, OH United States
------------------------------

Hello all,

I was browsing discussions and saw this old post. Years ago I was an OWCP provider, but it was so many years ago, I don't even recall a Red Book Training, plus have moved a few times and have long since purged those files (I'm starting to feel old!). Anyway, I'm in transition from academia and would like to request if someone can provide me with contact/website or other information for how one goes about requesting to become an OWCP provider. It sounds as though there is a specific time-limited call for providers but if I could find out where to go to watch for their next call for providers, that would be much appreciated.

Les

I would go to your referral source and ask for the "Red Book," since if it is being referred from a company who has been deemed a provider by OWCP, it is possible you may be receiving the referral without having actually completed the Red Book training yourself.  The OWCP vocational plan documentation requirements are extensive, they have their own specific forms, you have to demonstrate that each job goal is suitable as per the claimant's work restrictions, as defined by the Classification of Jobs, they require 3 job goals, and a Labor Market Survey for each occupation, demonstrating availability in your area.  I remember when I used to do this work that my OWCP vocational plans, when adding all documents together, were 30 pages long.  Best of luck to you!

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Michele Erbacher
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
merbacher15@gmail.com
Lockport, NY United States
------------------------------


Original Message:
Sent: 08-28-2015 15:08
From: Vergene Braithwaite
Subject: Federal claim and vocational rehab services.

Good afternoon, 

I am a vocational rehab case manager in Ohio and was recently assigned a federal WC claim that the provider would like to refer for vocational rehab services.  I would love to know if anyone has any tips, information, or advice in handling such a claim as this will be my first.  I don't even have federal provider number yet...

Thanks in advance, 

Genie

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Vergene Braithwaite
genie1973@me.com
Columbus, OH United States
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I have a copy of the old RED book. But the last time I spoke with OWCP folks, it is now online. Please find the web address below.  I have not read through the entire document, but looks similar.  Dasha Little

[PDF] OWCP PROCEDURE MANUAL - United States
www.dol.gov/owcp/procedure-manual/rehab.pdf
OWCP PROCEDURE MANUAL PART 3 ... The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs ... vocational rehabilitation of permanently disabled employees, ...

Hello all,

I was browsing discussions and saw this old post. Years ago I was an OWCP provider, but it was so many years ago, I don't even recall a Red Book Training, plus have moved a few times and have long since purged those files (I'm starting to feel old!). Anyway, I'm in transition from academia and would like to request if someone can provide me with contact/website or other information for how one goes about requesting to become an OWCP provider. It sounds as though there is a specific time-limited call for providers but if I could find out where to go to watch for their next call for providers, that would be much appreciated.

Les

I would go to your referral source and ask for the "Red Book," since if it is being referred from a company who has been deemed a provider by OWCP, it is possible you may be receiving the referral without having actually completed the Red Book training yourself.  The OWCP vocational plan documentation requirements are extensive, they have their own specific forms, you have to demonstrate that each job goal is suitable as per the claimant's work restrictions, as defined by the Classification of Jobs, they require 3 job goals, and a Labor Market Survey for each occupation, demonstrating availability in your area.  I remember when I used to do this work that my OWCP vocational plans, when adding all documents together, were 30 pages long.  Best of luck to you!

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Michele Erbacher
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
merbacher15@gmail.com
Lockport, NY United States
------------------------------


Original Message:
Sent: 08-28-2015 15:08
From: Vergene Braithwaite
Subject: Federal claim and vocational rehab services.

Good afternoon, 

I am a vocational rehab case manager in Ohio and was recently assigned a federal WC claim that the provider would like to refer for vocational rehab services.  I would love to know if anyone has any tips, information, or advice in handling such a claim as this will be my first.  I don't even have federal provider number yet...

Thanks in advance, 

Genie

------------------------------
Vergene Braithwaite
genie1973@me.com
Columbus, OH United States
------------------------------

Hello all,

I was browsing discussions and saw this old post. Years ago I was an OWCP provider, but it was so many years ago, I don't even recall a Red Book Training, plus have moved a few times and have long since purged those files (I'm starting to feel old!). Anyway, I'm in transition from academia and would like to request if someone can provide me with contact/website or other information for how one goes about requesting to become an OWCP provider. It sounds as though there is a specific time-limited call for providers but if I could find out where to go to watch for their next call for providers, that would be much appreciated.

Les

I would go to your referral source and ask for the "Red Book," since if it is being referred from a company who has been deemed a provider by OWCP, it is possible you may be receiving the referral without having actually completed the Red Book training yourself.  The OWCP vocational plan documentation requirements are extensive, they have their own specific forms, you have to demonstrate that each job goal is suitable as per the claimant's work restrictions, as defined by the Classification of Jobs, they require 3 job goals, and a Labor Market Survey for each occupation, demonstrating availability in your area.  I remember when I used to do this work that my OWCP vocational plans, when adding all documents together, were 30 pages long.  Best of luck to you!

------------------------------
Michele Erbacher
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
merbacher15@gmail.com
Lockport, NY United States
------------------------------


Original Message:
Sent: 08-28-2015 15:08
From: Vergene Braithwaite
Subject: Federal claim and vocational rehab services.

Good afternoon, 

I am a vocational rehab case manager in Ohio and was recently assigned a federal WC claim that the provider would like to refer for vocational rehab services.  I would love to know if anyone has any tips, information, or advice in handling such a claim as this will be my first.  I don't even have federal provider number yet...

Thanks in advance, 

Genie

------------------------------
Vergene Braithwaite
genie1973@me.com
Columbus, OH United States
------------------------------

Hello all,

I was browsing discussions and saw this old post. Years ago I was an OWCP provider, but it was so many years ago, I don't even recall a Red Book Training, plus have moved a few times and have long since purged those files (I'm starting to feel old!). Anyway, I'm in transition from academia and would like to request if someone can provide me with contact/website or other information for how one goes about requesting to become an OWCP provider. It sounds as though there is a specific time-limited call for providers but if I could find out where to go to watch for their next call for providers, that would be much appreciated.

Les

I would go to your referral source and ask for the "Red Book," since if it is being referred from a company who has been deemed a provider by OWCP, it is possible you may be receiving the referral without having actually completed the Red Book training yourself.  The OWCP vocational plan documentation requirements are extensive, they have their own specific forms, you have to demonstrate that each job goal is suitable as per the claimant's work restrictions, as defined by the Classification of Jobs, they require 3 job goals, and a Labor Market Survey for each occupation, demonstrating availability in your area.  I remember when I used to do this work that my OWCP vocational plans, when adding all documents together, were 30 pages long.  Best of luck to you!

------------------------------
Michele Erbacher
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
merbacher15@gmail.com
Lockport, NY United States
------------------------------


Original Message:
Sent: 08-28-2015 15:08
From: Vergene Braithwaite
Subject: Federal claim and vocational rehab services.

Good afternoon, 

I am a vocational rehab case manager in Ohio and was recently assigned a federal WC claim that the provider would like to refer for vocational rehab services.  I would love to know if anyone has any tips, information, or advice in handling such a claim as this will be my first.  I don't even have federal provider number yet...

Thanks in advance, 

Genie

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Vergene Braithwaite
genie1973@me.com
Columbus, OH United States
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