Section 388-832-0195. What limits apply to architectural and vehicular modifications?

The following service limitations apply to architectural and vehicular modifications are in addition to any limitations in other rules governing this service:

(1) Prior approval by the regional administrator or designee is required.

(2) Architectural and vehicular modifications to the home and vehicle are excluded if they are of general utility without direct medical or remedial benefit to the individual, such as floor covering (e.g., carpeting, linoleum, tile, hard wood flooring, decking), roof repair, central air conditioning, fencing for the yard, etc.

(3) Architectural modifications may not add to the square footage of the home.

(4) DDD requires evidence that you accessed your full benefits through medicaid, private insurance and the division of vocational rehabilitation (DVR) before authorizing this service.

(5) Architectural and vehicular modifications must be the most cost effective modification based upon a comparison of contractor bids as determined by DDD.

(6) Architectural and vehicular modifications are prorated by the number of other members in the household who use these modifications.

(7) The need for architectural and vehicular modifications must be identified in your ISP and, in combination with other IFS services, may not exceed your IFS allocation.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030], 71A.12.040, and Title 71A RCW. WSR 09-11-054, § 388-832-0195, filed 5/13/09, effective 6/13/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.040, and 2007 c 283. WSR 08-16-121, § 388-832-0195, filed 8/5/08, effective 9/5/08.]

RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030], 71A.12.040, and Title 71A RCW. WSR 09-11-054, § 388-832-0195, filed 5/13/09, effective 6/13/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.040, and 2007 c 283. WSR 08-16-121, § 388-832-0195, filed 8/5/08, effective 9/5/08.