460 IAC 14.1-20-6 Limitations on home modification services

Sec. 6. (a) The following are not eligible for purchase or reimbursement as home modification services: (1) Construction or structural additions to the participant's home, including room additions or extensions. (2) The purchase of land. (3) The purchase or construction of a building. (4) Modifications inconsistent with local building codes or zoning ordinances. (5) The modification of an area of the home determined as impossible, impracticable, or otherwise unfit for modification based on the home assessment or inspection, or both. (6) Costs to repair or restore an area disturbed or damaged during the home modification exceeding the cost to restore or repair the area to the minimum requirements of building codes or local ordinances. (7) Upkeep and repair costs related to home ownership and operation. (8) Costs to maintain or service home modifications. (9) The modification of a home that is not the participant's primary place of residence. (10) Modifications solely related to general safety or security of the home. (11) Costs of cosmetic or aesthetic changes, including finishes, trims, accessories, or matching current materials used in the home that are more costly than standard quality and contractor grade materials. (12) The purchase, modification, or replacement of any appliances, pools, whirlpool tubs, saunas, tanning beds, or Jacuzzis. (13) The removal of any modifications. (14) Damages to personal property from construction debris, dust, and accidental damage during construction. (b) A participant is eligible to receive home modification services once every ten (10) years, unless the home modification provided by the VR program no longer meets the participant's vocational rehabilitation needs due to changes in the participant's functional limitations, or an exception is granted in writing by the VR program under 460 IAC 14.1-8-1.