Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1)
Comparable benefits and services are those appropriate services or financial
assistance from a source other than the Commission that will meet, in whole or
in part, the cost of vocational rehabilitation services to be provided under an
Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).
(2) Individuals are required to apply for any
comparable benefits or services for which it appears they may be eligible. When
and to the extent that, comparable benefits are available to the individual the
Commission shall require such services to be used before the Commission
provides funds to meet, in whole or in part, the cost of vocational
rehabilitation services except when:
(a) it
will result in an interruption or delay in achieving the employment outcome
identified in the IPE; or
(b) an
immediate job placement would be lost; or
(c) in the provision of services to an
individual who is at extreme medical risk. Extreme medical risk means a risk of
death or substantially increasing functional impairments if immediate medical
services are not provided. A determination of extreme medical risk must be
based on medical evidence provided by an appropriate licensed medical
professional.
(3)
Comparable benefits and services are:
(a)
provided or paid for in whole or in part to the individual, by other public
agencies, health insurance, or employee benefits;
(b) when needed to assure progress toward
achievement of the employment outcome specified in the IPE of the individual;
and
(c) similar in scope and
quality to services provided by the Commission; but
(d) do not include awards and scholarships
based on merit.
(4)
Comparable benefits and services do not have to be considered when providing:
(a) counseling and guidance;
(b) information and referral: and
(c) placement services.
(5) Comparable benefits and services shall be
used before the Commission provides funds for the following services:
(a) physical and mental restoration
services;
(b) maintenance and
transportation services;
(c)
services to members of an eligible individual's family;
(d) occupational licenses, tools, equipment,
and initial stocks and supplies;
(e) vocational training services including
books, tools, and other training materials;
(f) personal assistance and auxiliary aids
and services including interpreter services for the deaf, reader services, note
taker, personal care attendant; and rehabilitation teaching services;
(g) employment services including supported
employment and post employment services that are necessary to maintain, regain
or advance in employment;
(h)
rehabilitation technology, adaptive housing, motor vehicle modification,
telecommunications, sensory and other technological aids and devices;
(i) transition services;
(j) other goods and services not
listed.
