N.M. Admin. Code § 6.100.2.28

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024

Section 6.100.2.28 - EXTENDED EVALUATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY AND SCOPE OF SERVICES NEEDED

A. DVR provides vocational rehabilitation services under extended evaluation to determine eligibility based upon:

(1) The presence of a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and

(2) An inability to make a determination that vocational rehabilitation services are required for the individual in terms of an employment outcome.

B. DVR may provide vocational rehabilitation services necessary for the determination of eligibility, including those provided within a comprehensive assessment and, where appropriate, the provision of rehabilitation technology services to an applicant with a disability to assess and develop the capacities of the individual to perform in a work environment, for a total period not in excess of 18 months.

C. [Reserved]

D. DVR may terminate vocational rehabilitation services necessary for the determination of eligibility at any time prior to the expiration of the 18-month extended evaluation period for the determination of eligibility when:

(1) The individual is found eligible for vocational rehabilitation services based upon a determination that the individual can be expected to benefit in terms of employment outcome from vocational rehabilitation services; or

(2) The individual is found ineligible for any additional vocational rehabilitation services on the basis of clear and convincing evidence that the individual is incapable of benefiting from vocational rehabilitation services in terms of an employment outcome.

N.M. Admin. Code § 6.100.2.28

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