Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE)
Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) is not a service, but rather it is the preferred outcome for all of our employment services. Service providers are receiving incentives for assisting individuals in securing employment.
This program was implemented by the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and is outlined in Chapter 14 (WIC 4870(d)) of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act.
Competitive Integrative Employment Incentive Payments
In accordance with Welfare & Institutions Code § 4870, subdivision (d), CIE Incentive Payments may be made to the service provider who placed an individual into CIE, when the individual is still competitively employed for the specified milestones of 30 consecutive days, 6 consecutive months, and 12 consecutive months.
For the time period of July 1, 2021-June 30, 2025 CIE Incentive Payments temporarily increased to:
- 30-days: $2,000 (subcode EMPP)
- 6-months: $2,500 (subcode EMP6)
- 12-months: $3,000 (subcode EMP12)
As of July 1, 2025 CIE Incentive Payments reverted to the original amounts described in the statute:
- 30-days: $1,000 (subcode CIEP)
- 6-months: $1,250 (subcode CIE6)
- 12-months: $1,500 (subcode CIE12)
When establishing a Competitive Integrative Employment (CIE) site, please complete a CIE Request for Authorization and submit to the assigned Service Coordinator.
Supporting documentation (e.g. paycheck stub) is required for the release of authorized incentive payments. When an individual reaches an employment milestone, please complete the CIE Incentive Payment application found here https://airtable.com/shrBu3Z9O2BSb9Liq. Remember to upload a copy of the paycheck stub.