Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Chapter 388-891A - Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities › PAYING FOR VR SERVICES › Section 388-891A-1175 - What conditions apply for DVR to purchase and loan a vehicle to me?

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
In addition to meeting the circumstances described in WAC
					 388-891A-1174 and the conditions outlined in WAC 388-891A-1100 and
					 388-891A-1172, you must satisfy all of the following requirements for DVR to
					 purchase and loan a vehicle to you:
(1) When you are the driver, the DVR
				  counselor determines, based on disability-related documentation that your
				  disability is stable or slowly progressive, and it is not likely to impair your
				  ability to drive in the future.
(2)
				  When the vehicle has been or will be modified for your use, you or the driver
				  complete a driving evaluation with a certified driver rehabilitation specialist
				  to verify driving ability and evaluate your rehabilitation needs.
(3) If you or the driver of your vehicle have
				  a documented history of substance abuse in the past five years, you must
				  provide or participate in a current substance use disorder
				  assessment.
(4) At the time of
				  vehicle purchase, DVR remains the legal owner and you are the registered
				  owner.
(5) You must submit the
				  following documents to DVR and agree to provide ongoing verification upon
				  request of the DVR counselor:
(a) A copy of
				  the current, valid driver's license for each driver;
(b) A current copy of the driving record for
				  each driver that discloses any moving violations and indicates no criminal
				  convictions related to driving a vehicle;
(c) A copy of motor vehicle insurance
				  coverage with the following minimum coverage and conditions while DVR remains
				  the legal owner of the vehicle:
(i) Liability
				  in the amount of at least $50,000/ 100,000/50,000;
(ii) Uninsured motorist in the amount of at
				  least $50,000/ 100,000/50,000;
(iii) Personal injury in the amount of at
				  least $100,000;
(iv) Replacement
				  cost of the vehicle, including special equipment and vehicle modifications, if
				  applicable;
(v) If your use of the
				  vehicle is necessary for your specific job duties, including self-employment,
				  sufficient insurance to cover any losses that occur while you are using a
				  vehicle for your specific job duties;
(vi) A clause in your insurance policy
				  provides written notification to DVR if the vehicle insurance lapses, is
				  canceled, or the insured drivers have any driving infractions that raise safety
				  questions;
(vii) DVR is listed as
				  the lien holder on the policy; and
(viii) All drivers who use the vehicle are
				  listed on the policy;
(d)
				  A description of your IPE of how you will pay for vehicle insurance and what
				  you will contribute toward maintenance and repair, as this is a requirement for
				  subsequent ownership of the vehicle; and
(e) A signed agreement to return the vehicle
				  to DVR upon request as long as DVR owns the
				  vehicle.