460 IAC 14.1-4-2 Cooperation and active participation requirements

Sec. 2. (a) After receiving opportunities to exercise informed choice, an applicant or a participant must provide information necessary for the VR program to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and identify appropriate vocational rehabilitation services to be added to the individualized plan for employment. (b) An applicant or a participant must cooperate and actively participate in the vocational rehabilitation process by: (1) providing accurate and complete information necessary to provide vocational rehabilitation services when requested by the VR program; (2) attending meetings and scheduled appointments at times agreed to by the applicant or participant and the VR program, undergoing mutually agreed upon assessments and evaluations, including trial work experiences; and (3) notifying their vocational rehabilitation counselor: (A) within seven (7) days of a change in their contact information, medical condition, or Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance benefits; and (B) if they are unable to attend a scheduled appointment or participate in any scheduled vocational rehabilitation service. (c) If an applicant's or a participant's refusal to cooperate or actively participate prevents the VR program from determining their eligibility for or providing vocational rehabilitation services, the refusal may result in a case closure.