Vocational Plans	in Spanish

Learn about Vocational Plans.
	Vocational plans are programs aimed at training disabled workers for new work. If you qualify, you and your vocational counselor will draft a vocational plan that will list specific services you will need to become employable again. This plan will show the responsibilities you, your counselor, your employer and others will have as you work toward this goal.
Plans approved after January 1, 2008 Vocational Option 1. You will move ahead with your vocational plan. This plan will be limited to a maximum of two years and cannot exceed $12,000 in total costs. Under Option 1, you will continue to receive time-loss and medical benefits for your injury or occupational disease during your training, as long as you participate and meet all the requirements in your accountability agreement. Vocational Option 2. Your claim will close and you will receive a vocational award of an amount equal to six months of time-loss compensation. Under Option 2, you can seek training, for up to five years. Vocational funds of up to $12,000 will be available to you and can be used for tuition or training and certain related costs at an accredited, licensed or L&I-approved institution or program. The retraining goal or program you choose does not have to be the same as the one that L&I approved. Weigh your options carefully. Choosing between options 1 and 2 is an important decision. In addition to talking with your counselor, you may want to talk with family members or professional consultants before making your final selection. Plans approved before January 1, 2008 Your training program is limited to a maximum of 52 weeks and cannot exceed $4,000 in total costs. This may, for example, cover the cost of a college course, combined with some on-the-job training, or a technical program that takes fewer than 52 weeks. While you are actively participating in vocational rehabilitation services, you will continue to receive time-loss compensation benefits. Did you know? If the worker fails to participate in the vocational retraining plan, time-loss compensation and medical benefits may be suspended.

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