Section 460IAC14-11-3. Limits on vocational rehabilitation services

   (a) The VR program may not pay for or reimburse any eligible individual for:

(1) the acquisition or construction of real property, including, but not limited to:

(A) the purchase or construction of land or land improvements;

(B) the construction of any building or other permanent structure; or

(C) immovable equipment or machinery;

(2) any residential property or home ownership costs not directly addressing the individual's disability;

(3) firearms or ammunition;

(4) life, medical, dental, or vision insurance;

(5) ongoing health maintenance or medical treatments of accidental injuries, acute illnesses, or emergency care;

(6) legal representation;

(7) general and preventive maintenance and repair of medical or assistive technology devices and equipment;

(8) duplicate tools, equipment, or supplies, including medical equipment and assistive technology devices, solely for backup or contingency purposes;

(9) the cost of goods or services available from comparable services and benefits providers for which the individual qualifies; or

(10) any other service which would be contrary to federal or state law or regulation.

  (b) The director of BRS may grant a request for an exception for services provided under this article. The director of BRS shall grant a request for an exception under this section if the director of BRS determines that the request for an exception is relevant and necessary to meet the vocational rehabilitation needs of the eligible individual and consistent with the law. (Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services; 460 IAC 14-11-3; filed Jul 13, 2015, 4:09 p.m.: 20150812-IR-460140507FRA)