Section 405IAC5-19-9. Wheelchairs and similar motorized vehicles

   (a) Medicaid reimbursement is available for wheelchairs or similar motorized vehicles, subject to the restrictions listed in this section, and requires prior authorization.

  (b) Motorized vehicles are covered only when the member is enrolled in a school, sheltered workshop, or work setting, or if the member is left alone for significant periods of time. It must be documented that the member can safely operate the vehicle and that the member does not have the upper extremity function necessary to operate a manual wheelchair.

  (c) Requests for wheelchairs or similar motorized vehicles require a completed medical clearance form submitted with the prior authorization request before the requests shall be reviewed. (Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services; 405 IAC 5-19-9; filed Jul 25, 1997, 4:00 p.m.: 20 IR 3330; readopted filed Jun 27, 2001, 9:40 a.m.: 24 IR 3822; readopted filed Sep 19, 2007, 12:16 p.m.: 20071010-IR-405070311RFA; readopted filed Oct 28, 2013, 3:18 p.m.: 20131127-IR-405130241RFA; filed Aug 1, 2016, 3:44 p.m.: 20160831-IR-405150418FRA)