Section 460IAC14-16-9. Conditions requiring continuing treatment

   (a) The VR program may pay for services consisting of multiple treatments or sessions, such as physical or occupational therapy, chiropractic services, or psychiatric or psychological therapy, if:

(1) the number of treatments and the period of time over which the treatments will be required are finite; and

(2) the treatment is prescribed or recommended by a qualified medical or mental health care provider.

  (b) The VR program may pay for services consisting of multiple treatments or sessions upon:

(1) receipt of a prescription or recommendation for continued services from a qualified medical or mental health care provider; and

(2) a determination made by the eligible individual's counselor;

that continuation of the services may reasonably be expected to contribute to the eligible individual's achievement of his or her employment outcome.

  (c) The VR program may terminate services consisting of multiple treatments or sessions whenever:

(1) continuation of the services fails to produce satisfactory progress toward meeting the purpose for which they are being provided; or

(2) there is a determination that the need for continued services is an ongoing medical or mental health maintenance need.

(Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services; 460 IAC 14-16-9; filed Jul 13, 2015, 4:09 p.m.: 20150812-IR-460140507FRA; errata filed Jun 30, 2016, 3:47 p.m.: 20160720-IR-460160272ACA)