N.M. Code R. § 6.100.2.43

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 9, May 7, 2024

Section 6.100.2.43 - CASE CLOSURE

A. The counselor assigned by DVR may close a case prior to or subsequent to provision of vocational rehabilitation services either because the individual:

(1) did not meet or did not continue to meet the eligibility criteria;

(2) was unavailable for assessment and vocational rehabilitation services for an indefinite or considerable period of time;

(3) was not responsive to DVR correspondence or telephone calls; or

(4) refused to accept, utilize, or participate in appropriate vocational rehabilitation services or diagnostics after a reasonable effort was made to encourage the individual's cooperation.

B. The counselor assigned by DVR may close a case when the individual is determined to be rehabilitated after the individual has been:

(1) determined eligible for vocational rehabilitation services;

(2) provided necessary assessment(s) of rehabilitation needs;

(3) provided counseling and guidance;

(4) provided appropriate and substantial vocational rehabilitation services in accordance with an individualized written rehabilitation program; and

(5) determined to have achieved a suitable employment outcome for at least sixty days.

N.M. Code R. § 6.100.2.43

12-31-98; Recompiled 10/31/01