Employment and Community First (ECF) CHOICES
ECF CHOICES providers promote and support integrated, competitive employment and independent living as the first and preferred option for members with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). ECF CHOICES is a different way to think, plan and support people with I/DD. We’re looking for providers who have the skills and compassion to meet the needs of this unique population.
Learn More About the ECF CHOICES Program
- ECF CHOICES for Tennessee
- TennCare ECF Description & Service Definitions
- Member Benefit Table
- Annual Expenditure CAP
ECF Provider Application Requirements
- Applicable licensure
- W-9
- Form 147 IRS
- Proof of Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) licensure
- Liability insurance (professional, general and/or automobile: minimum coverage $500,000)
- Disclosure of Ownership and Control Interest Statement: Form must be completed in its entirety, marking non-applicable items with N/A, signed and dated.
+ Request a Provider Application
Training Presentations
- Day 1 – E2E, Fading Supports, Non-Employment Services and Support Coordination
- Day 2 – Employment Services
- Day 3 – Dignity of Risk, Critical Incident Management, Quality Management and Provider Readiness
- ECF Provider Employment Training
- ECF Reportable Events Training
- ECF CHOICES Provider EVV Training
- ECF CHOICES HCBS Settings Training
- 2019 BlueCare Tennessee LTSS Provider Summit Presentation
- Making Personal Growth and Dignity Possible
- Who ECF Will Serve in the First Year
- Critical Incident Management
Employment
Employment allows people an opportunity to be a part of their community, gain earned income, enhance skills and knowledge, and increase their self-esteem and independence, regardless of disability status. Every person’s employment journey is specific to them and the services they receive are no different. The employment services offered through ECF CHOICES ensure that each person receives the type of supports they need to be successful. Services are individualized, person-centered and allow the person the autonomy to decide what and how their employment journey will look.
Employment Stories
Trainings
Our Employment Specialists offer various training opportunities to our providers and their staff that can be held virtually and in-person. The “ECF Employment Services 101” and “Three Cups of Tea Job Development” trainings are approved for Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) credits. For more information and to schedule a training, please reach out to the Employment Specialists at Employment_Reports@bcbst.com.
Tools
Report Templates
- Benefits Counseling Template
- Career Advancement
- Discovery
- Exploration
- Job Coaching Fading Plan
- Job Development Plan
- Self-Employment Plan
- Situational Observation and Assessment
- Employment Service Template (used for JDSU, SESU, Career Advancement, and Small Group incentive payment)
- Service Log Form (used for IEPS)
- Employee Placement Template
- Service Log Form
Tools
- ECF CHOICES Site Visit Tool
- Employment Services Documentation Summary
- Employment Services Provider Guide
- Sandata Social Security Number Notice
- Reportable Event Management Information
Other ECF CHOICES Reports
+ ECF CHOICES Claim Reference Guide