Section 460IAC14-17-4. Documentation

   (a) Prior to the VR program assisting an eligible individual with the purchase of a hearing aid or assistive listening device, the eligible individual must have had:

(1) an evaluation with a licensed physician, who specializes in otolaryngology, within the previous year, which documents the eligible individual's:

(A) medical diagnosis;

(B) hearing aid clearance; and

(C) prescription for a hearing aid or assistive listening device; or

(2) an evaluation with a licensed audiologist within the previous six (6) months that documents the eligible individual's:

(A) specific level of amplification; and

(B) particular characteristics recommended.

  (b) The VR program may use the physician evaluation in subsection (a)(1) or the audiologist evaluation in subsection (a)(2) to determine whether the eligible individual meets the requirements under 460 IAC 14-23-1 and to order hearing aids or assistive listening devices.

  (c) The VR program may use the physician evaluation in subsection (a)(1) or the audiologist evaluation in subsection (a)(2) older than those specified under subsection (a) for an eligibility determination for vocational rehabilitation services. (Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services; 460 IAC 14-17-4; filed Jul 13, 2015, 4:09 p.m.: 20150812-IR-460140507FRA)