Section 106.507 - Scope of Consumer Participation(a) DBS may not apply a financial needs test or basic living requirements (BLR) nor require financial participation of the consumer as a condition for furnishing the following vocational rehabilitation services: (1) assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services, except for vocational rehabilitation services other than those of a diagnostic nature provided under an extended evaluation;(2) assessment for determining vocational rehabilitation needs, including visits to Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center for assessments;(3) vocational rehabilitation counseling, guidance, and referral services by DBS;(4) employment assistance services by DBS;(5) diabetes education training;(6) vocational rehabilitation teacher services (including consumable supplies);(7) any auxiliary aid or service (for example, interpreter services, reader services) that the consumer needs in order to participate in the VR program;(8) orientation and mobility services;(9) personal assistance services; and(10) services paid for or reimbursed by a source other than DBS.(b) DBS may not apply a financial needs test, or require financial participation, as a condition for furnishing vocational rehabilitation services to consumers receiving Social Security benefits under Titles II or XVI of the Social Security Act.40 Tex. Admin. Code § 106.507
The provisions of this §106.507 adopted to be effective December 10, 2012, 37 TexReg 9644