Section 460IAC14-16-6. Visual restoration services

   (a) A prescription by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist is required prior to the provision of any visual restoration service.

  (b) The VR program shall pay for an optometric examination when required:

(1) to complete an assessment to establish eligibility and priority for services; or

(2) to complete an assessment of vocational rehabilitation needs.

  (c) The VR program may not pay for:

(1) general, routine visual examinations on a recurring basis;

(2) general, routine maintenance or repair of existing eyeglasses or other corrective lenses or visual devices; or

(3) replacement of existing eyeglasses or other corrective lenses or visual devices, except when replacement is permitted in this rule.

  (d) Conditions of the eye that are correctable to normal vision (20/20) by ordinary eyeglasses or contact lenses do not constitute a physical or mental impairment for purposes of vocational rehabilitation services eligibility. (Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services; 460 IAC 14-16-6; filed Jul 13, 2015, 4:09 p.m.: 20150812-IR-460140507FRA)