Section 7264.4 - Eligibility Requirements-Assistive Technology Loan Guarantee Program(a) In addition to the requirements specified in Section 7264, to be eligible for an approved loan under the Assistive Technology Loan Guarantee program all of the following conditions shall exist:(1) The applicant shall be one of the following:(A) An adult with a disability.(B) The parent of a child with a disability.(C) A private employer of an employee with a disability.(2) The item(s) to be purchased with the loan shall be both: (A) For the benefit of a person with a disability who requires the use of the item(s) to engage in employment or to live more independently as certified by a physician or by the Department. The Department's certification shall be based upon the documentation specified in Section 7263.5(a)(4)(B).(B) Unobtainable for the person with a disability from a free or less costly source. In order to make this determination, the Department may require such actions of the applicant or the person with a disability as the: 1. Submission of proof of the denial of purchase of the item(s) from sources such as Medi-Cal, Medicare or private health insurance when the person with a disability is currently eligible under such programs and the item(s) to be purchased appear to be covered benefits.2. Application for benefits/services under programs such as Vocational Rehabilitation, Independent Living Services and Medi-Cal when the person with a disability appears eligible for such programs and the item(s) to be purchased appear to be services/benefits available from the programs.3. Purchase of the item(s) from a specified source when the Department has knowledge that the cost of the item(s) is less from the specified source than the amount of the loan request.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 7264.4
1. New section filed 4-5-94; operative 5-5-94 (Register 94, No. 14). Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006, 19016 and 19470, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 19853, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. New section filed 4-5-94; operative 5-5-94 (Register 94, No. 14).