(a) If an individual's service planning team identifies
a need for an adaptive aid, a program provider must ensure the service
planning team includes the adaptive aid in:
(1) an enrollment IPP and enrollment IPC developed
in accordance with §260.65 of this chapter (relating to Development
of an Enrollment IPP) and §260.67 of this chapter (relating to
Development of a Proposed Enrollment IPC); or
(2) a revision or renewal IPC and IPP developed in
accordance with §260.77(a) -(d) of this chapter (relating to
Renewal and Revision of an IPP and IPC).
(b) A program provider must:
(1) ensure an HHSC Rationale for Adaptive Aids, Medical
Supplies and Minor Home Modifications form is completed in accordance
with the Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities
Program Manual by the appropriate licensed professional;
(2) determine, as described in §260.67(b) of this
chapter, if a non-waiver resource is available for the adaptive aid
and, if applicable, obtain a written denial from the non-waiver resource;
(3) consider leasing the adaptive aid on a short-term
basis, if:
(A) the permanent need for the adaptive aid cannot
be determined; or
(B) the individual has an immediate need for the adaptive
aid; and
(4) estimate the cost for the item, and if the adaptive
aid is expected to:
(A) cost less than $500, document in the IPP the justification
for the vendor selected; or
(B) cost $500 or more, follow the process described
in §260.305 of this subchapter (relating to Requirements for
Bids for an Adaptive Aid);
(5) if the proposed adaptive aid is a computer:
(A) obtain an evaluation from an appropriate professional,
as described in the Deaf Blind with Multiple
Disabilities Program Manual, that addresses:
(i) the individual's needs;
(ii) computer specifications; and
(iii) necessary orientation and training; and
(B) ensure that the actual cost of an evaluation obtained
as described in this paragraph does not exceed $500.
(c) A program provider must electronically access TMHP
information to verify that an adaptive aid requested on an IPC in
accordance with this section has been approved by HHSC utilizing MESAV.
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