460 Ind. Admin. Code 14-16-7

Current through December 25, 2024

Section 460 IAC 14-16-7 - Hearing restoration services

Authority: IC 12-8-8.5-4; IC 12-9-2-3; IC 12-9-5-1; IC 12-9-5-3

Affected: IC 12-9-5; IC 12-12-1

Sec. 7.

(a) An examination by an otologist is required prior to the provision of any auditory training, surgery, or other therapeutic treatment.

(b) The VR program shall pay for an examination when required:

(1) to complete an assessment to establish eligibility or ineligibility and priority for services; or

(2) to complete an assessment of vocational rehabilitation needs.

(c) The VR program shall not pay for general, routine hearing examinations on a recurring basis.

460 IAC 14-16-7

Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services; 460 IAC 14-16-7; filed 7/13/2015, 4:09 p.m.: 20150812-IR-460140507FRA

Readopted filed 8/18/2021, 10:01 a.m.: 20210915-IR-460210198RFA