460 IAC 14.1-20-1 Home modification services

Sec. 1. (a) A participant may receive home modification under rehabilitation technology services if: (1) without removal of a physical barrier, a participant's physical impairment is determined to prevent them from preparing for work or entering or exiting the home, or both; and (2) no alternative means exist to allow the participant to overcome the physical barrier in their home and achieve their employment outcome. (b) Before receiving home modification services, a participant must: (1) provide the VR program with the name of the owner of the premises to be modified; (2) participate in a home modification evaluation assessment conducted by a home modification evaluation provider to identify the physical barriers preventing the participant's achievement of their employment outcome; (3) complete the necessary repairs identified in the home assessment or by the VR program to make the home fit for modification; and (4) provide written consent from the homeowner and any other persons with an ownership or interest in the premises being modified, including approval of proposed drawings, plans, bids, and the scope of work prepared by the VR program or service provider.