460 IAC 14.1-19-1 Vehicle modification services

Sec. 1. (a) A participant may receive vehicle modification services if: (1) the participant requires a modified vehicle to participate in the vocational rehabilitation process or achieve the employment outcome listed in their individualized plan for employment; and (2) alternative modes of transportation are unavailable or inadequate to meet the participant's vocational rehabilitation needs. (b) Before receiving vehicle modification services or repair and replacement of vehicle modification, a participant must: (1) except as provided in subsection (c), undergo a driver evaluation with a certified driver rehabilitation specialist that includes an assessment of the participant's ability, or anticipated ability, with training or suitable equipment to drive. A participant's driver evaluation is valid for twelve (12) months from the date of the evaluation; (2) complete the requirements identified on their driver evaluation assessment, including driver training; (3) undergo a vehicle modification evaluation to identify the necessary adaptive equipment for their vehicle. A participant's vehicle modification evaluation is valid for twelve (12) months from the date of the evaluation; (4) provide proof of a valid driver's license if the participant will be the driver of the modified vehicle; (5) provide their vocational rehabilitation counselor with an estimate for costs for collision insurance coverage; and (6) agree in writing, or if they are not the vehicle owner, ensure, the registered owner agrees in writing they understand their responsibilities under this rule, and authorizes the VR program to begin vehicle modification services. (c) A participant is not required to undergo a driver evaluation if the participant: (1) will not be the operator or driver of the vehicle; or (2) is the planned operator or driver of the vehicle and: (A) they have a valid driver's license; (B) VR has determined based on medical documentation their functional limitations have not significantly changed from the date on which the participant's driver's license was issued; and (C) their vehicle modification evaluation included a behind the wheel assessment of the participant's ability to safely operate a vehicle. (d) A participant must make a vehicle to be modified available for inspection from a service provider, which is an ASE certified mechanic, before the provided vehicle modification services of a vehicle: (1) more than one (1) year old; (2) that was in an automotive accident; or (3) previously modified by the VR program. (e) A participant must complete any vehicle repairs identified by the VR program based on a premodification vehicle inspection before vehicle modification services begin.