Washington Administrative Code › Title 67 - Blind, Department of Services for the › Chapter 67-25 - Vocational rehabilitation and services for blind persons › Section 67-25-310 - Vocational rehabilitation services-Physical and mental restoration

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) Physical and mental restoration services
					shall be provided to a participant under an individualized plan for employment
					when the vocational rehabilitation counselor determines that such services are
					likely, within a reasonable period of time, to substantially correct or modify
					a stable or slowly progressive physical or mental impairment that constitutes a
					substantial impediment to competitive and integrated employment for the
					participant.
(2) All authorized
					physical and mental restoration services shall be provided by qualified
					personnel who meet state licensing requirements.
(3) When receiving physical and mental
					restoration services, the participant may choose the physician or other health
					professional and appropriate facilities. Service providers and facilities
					should, to the maximum extent appropriate, be selected from those who will
					accept reimbursement in accordance with the
Washington State Department
					of Labor and Industries Schedule of Maximum Allowances and Program
					Descriptions.
(4) Physical
					and mental restoration services may be provided to an applicant or customer
					during trial work experience or work skills assessment, in accordance with WAC
					67-25-140 and 67-25-220, if it is necessary to stabilize or halt progression of
					a chronic illness for purposes of determining eligibility or continued
					eligibility.
(5) Physical and
					mental restoration services include but are not limited to:
(a) Surgical and therapeutic
					treatment;
(b) Diagnosis and
					treatment for mental or emotional disorders;
(c) Dental treatment;
(d) Nursing services;
(e) Necessary hospitalization (either
					inpatient or outpatient care) in connection with surgery or treatment and
					clinic services;
(f) Convalescent
					or nursing home care;
(g) Drugs and
					supplies;
(h) Prosthetic,
					orthopedic or other assistive devices;
(i) Eyeglasses and visual services, including
					visual training, and the examination and services necessary for the
					prescription and provision of eyeglasses, contact lenses, microscopic lenses,
					telescopic lenses, and other special visual aids prescribed by qualified
					medical practitioners;
(j)
					Podiatry;
(k) Physical
					therapy;
(l) Occupational
					therapy;
(m) Speech or hearing
					therapy;
(n) Mental health
					services;
(o) Treatment of either
					acute or chronic medical complications and emergencies that are associated with
					or arise out of the provision of physical and mental restoration services or
					that are inherent in the condition under treatment (
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					C.F.R. 365.1(c)(39)
					);
(p) Special services for the
					treatment of individuals with end-stage renal disease, including
					transplantation, dialysis, artificial kidneys, and supplies;
(q) Other medical or medically related
					rehabilitation services; and
(r)
					Medical care for acute conditions arising during rehabilitation and
					constituting a barrier to the achievement of an employment outcome.