Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17b-653-18

Current through October 16, 2024

Section 17b-653-18 - Transportation and related expenses

The following standards and procedures shall apply in the provision of transportation services and related expenses to clients and applicants:

(a) Transportation service may be provided only:

(1) in connection with the provision of another vocational rehabilitation service and needed by the individual to achieve an employment outcome, or

(2) to enable the client or applicant to participate in the informal review or administrative hearing procedures.

(b) Transportation service may include:

(1) fares or travel costs associated with the use of public or private conveyances including parking fees and tolls;

(2) subsistence during travel;

(3) relocation and moving expenses necessary for achieving an employment outcome identified in the employment plan; or

(4) other expenses related to travel.

(c) Rates of payment shall be determined by the bureau in consultation with the client or applicant and shall be based, at the discretion of the director, upon the following as applicable:

(1) published rates for public transportation;

(2) maintenance costs related to travel, up to the amount allowed to management personnel of the bureau; or

(3) mileage costs, up to the rate established by the state for mileage reimbursement of management employees of the bureau using personally owned automobiles.

(d) Selection of mode of transportation shall be made on the basis of the circumstances and special needs of the client or applicant and at the least cost.

(e)Personal assistants. The use of a personal assistant or escort by a client or applicant in transit shall be limited to individuals with significant disabilities and payment for such service will be based on the state minimum wage. Payment to a family member acting as a personal assistant shall be limited to costs of travel and subsistence during travel established by sections 17b-653-1 to 17b-653-24, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. In no case shall the bureau assume the role or responsibility as employer of the assistant.

(f) Transportation in support of placement service may be provided to a client who has been placed in employment until the client has received his or her first pay.

(g) Transportation service may be provided to a client who has been closed as rehabilitated to enable the client to benefit from a post-employment service as needed and if provided for in an employment plan.

(h) The bureau shall not provide financial assistance in the purchase of a vehicle.

Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17b-653-18

Adopted effective June 6, 2000