32 Miss. Code. R. 10-10-10.2

Current through December 10, 2024

Section 32-10-10-10.2 - Comparable Services And Benefits

Comparable services and benefits means services and benefits, including accommodations and auxiliary aids and services, that is: ⁹³

* Provided or paid for, in whole or in part, by other Federal, State, or local public agencies, by health insurance, or by employee benefits;

* Available to the individual at the time needed to ensure progress toward achieving the employment outcome in the individual's IPE; and

* Comparable to the services the individual would otherwise receive from MDRS.

NOTE: Comparable services and benefits do not include awards and scholarships based on merit.

VR services will be provided after a determination that comparable services and benefits are not available under any other program, unless such a determination would interrupt or delay: ⁹⁴

* The progress of the individual toward achieving the employment outcome stated in his/her IPE;

* An immediate job placement; or,

* The provision of VR services to any individual at extreme medical risk, based on medical evidence provided by an appropriate, qualified medical professional.

The following services are exempt from the determination of comparable services and benefits: ⁹⁵

1. Assessment for determining eligibility and VR needs by qualified personnel,

2. Counseling and guidance, including information and support services to assist an individual in exercising informed choice;

3. Referral and other services to secure needed services from other agencies including components of the statewide workforce development system, if such services are not available through this agency;

4. Job-related services, including job search and placement assistance, job retention services, follow-up services, and follow-along services;

5. Rehabilitation technology, including telecommunication, sensory, and other technological aids and devices; and,

6. Post-employment services consisting of the aforementioned services (in items 1- 5 in this list.)

32 Miss. Code. R. 10-10-10.2

Adopted 8/1/2022