Section 460IAC14-11-2. Provision of services, goods, and service providers at the lowest cost

   (a) The provision of vocational rehabilitation services must adhere to the following requirements:

(1) Vocational rehabilitation services must be procured only from a qualified service provider.

(2) If more than one (1) qualified service provider may meet the vocational rehabilitation needs of an eligible individual, the maximum cost that the VR program shall pay for or reimburse is that of the lowest cost provider.

(3) The VR program shall not pay any qualified service provider or reimburse the eligible individual for any goods or services obtained without prior approval.

(4) Goods costing more than six hundred dollars ($600) may be purchased only after price quotes have been obtained.

(5) The VR program shall not pay for or reimburse an eligible individual for goods or services obtained at greater cost if comparable services and benefits are available at no cost or reduced cost from other sources.

  (b) If the eligible individual chooses a more costly alternative service, good, or service provider, he or she is responsible for the difference in cost. (Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services; 460 IAC 14-11-2; filed Jul 13, 2015, 4:09 p.m.: 20150812-IR-460140507FRA; errata filed Jun 30, 2016, 3:47 p.m.: 20160720-IR-460160272ACA)