Program & Waiver Projects

Program-funded projects often involve assessments, approvals, funding decisions, and documentation steps that happen before any contractor is assigned. Brickyard is typically brought in after these steps are complete or nearly complete. Delays before contractor involvement are usually related to the program process, not the contractor.

No. Brickyard is not the state, health plan, waiver program, lender, or approving agency. Brickyard is the contractor performing approved work under the rules, scope, and documentation provided for the project.

Once a project is assessed and approved, Brickyard can usually only perform the items listed in the approved scope or specification. Work outside that approved scope may require separate approval, a change order, private pay, or may not be allowed under the program.

A scope or specification document defines what work is approved, what materials are allowed, and what the contractor is authorized to perform. This document is typically created by the program assessor or case manager and controls what Brickyard can do under the funded project.

After assessment, the program processes approvals, funding authorization, and documentation. Once Brickyard receives the approved scope and authorization, the project can be scheduled based on material availability, crew scheduling, and project order.

Start dates can be affected by approval delays, funding timing, material lead times, scope changes, weather, crew availability, and the order in which projects were received. Brickyard communicates scheduling updates as they become available.

Funding and reimbursement timing can affect project scheduling. Brickyard may be able to start some projects before final reimbursement depending on the situation, but many projects remain subject to approval, paperwork, material planning, and funding process constraints outside Brickyard's control.

In some cases, yes. However, this depends on the program, project size, approval status, and Brickyard's assessment of risk. Many projects require confirmed funding or authorization before work begins.

Program-funded projects have specific budgets and approved scopes. Items outside the approved scope are not covered by program funding. If you want additional work beyond what is approved, it may be possible through a separate private-pay agreement or an approved change order.

You can discuss additional work with Brickyard. If the work is outside the approved program scope, it would need to be handled as a separate private-pay project, an approved change order, or through additional program authorization if available.

In many cases, yes. Brickyard can often provide a separate private-pay quote for work that falls outside the approved program scope. This would be a separate agreement between you and Brickyard.

Contractors working under program funding are required to follow program rules, approved scopes, documentation requirements, and reimbursement processes. These rules exist to protect clients, ensure accountability, and maintain program integrity.

Be cautious if anyone promises an immediate start before required approvals, scopes, funding, and paperwork are complete. Program-funded projects often involve steps that all participating contractors must follow. Most contractors working under the same program rules face similar approval and documentation requirements.

Brickyard generally starts projects in order received, while also considering urgency, safety issues, material readiness, approval status, and scheduling availability.

You may want to ask: What is the approved scope? What is the timeline for authorization? What items are covered? Can additional items be added? Who do I contact with questions about the process?