Section 460 IAC 14-16-6 - Visual restoration servicesAuthority: IC 12-8-8.5-4; IC 12-9-2-3; IC 12-9-5-1; IC 12-9-5-3
Affected: IC 12-9-5; IC 12-12-1
Sec. 6.
(a) A prescription by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist is required prior to the provision of any visual restoration service.(b) The VR program shall pay for an optometric examination when required:(1) to complete an assessment to establish eligibility and priority for services; or(2) to complete an assessment of vocational rehabilitation needs.(c) The VR program may not pay for: (1) general, routine visual examinations on a recurring basis;(2) general, routine maintenance or repair of existing eyeglasses or other corrective lenses or visual devices; or(3) replacement of existing eyeglasses or other corrective lenses or visual devices, except when replacement is permitted in this rule.(d) Conditions of the eye that are correctable to normal vision (20/20) by ordinary eyeglasses or contact lenses do not constitute a physical or mental impairment for purposes of vocational rehabilitation services eligibility.Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services; 460 IAC 14-16-6; filed 7/13/2015, 4:09 p.m.: 20150812-IR-460140507FRAReadopted filed 8/18/2021, 10:01 a.m.: 20210915-IR-460210198RFA