PDFWAC 388-845-2270

Are there limits to your receipt of vehicle modification services?

Vehicle modification services are only available on the CIIBS or IFS waiver. The following limits apply:
(1) Vehicle modifications require prior approval from the DDA regional administrator or designee, except for repairs to existing vehicle modifications.
(2) Clinical and support needs for vehicle modification services are limited to those identified in your DDA assessment and documented in the person-centered service plan.
(3) Vehicle modifications are excluded if they are of general utility without direct medical or remedial benefit to you.
(4) If you are eligible for or enrolled with division of vocational rehabilitation (DVR) you must pursue this benefit through DVR first.
(5) Vehicle modifications must be the most cost-effective modification based upon a comparison of contractor bids as determined by DDA.
(6) Modifications will only be approved for a vehicle that serves as your primary means of transportation and is owned by you, your family, or both.
(7) DDA requires your treating professional's written recommendation regarding your need for the service. This recommendation must take into account that the treating professional has recently examined you, reviewed your medical records, and conducted a functional evaluation.
(8) The department may require a second opinion from a department selected provider that meets the same criteria as subsection (7) of this section.
(9) The dollar amount for your annual allocation in your IFS waiver limits the amount of vehicle modification service you are authorized to receive.
(10) The amount of vehicle modification service you are authorized to receive is limited to the dollar amount for your CIIBS waiver aggregate budget under WAC 388-845-0225.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and 42 C.F.R. 441.301 (c)(6). WSR 23-18-035, § 388-845-2270, filed 8/29/23, effective 9/29/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.120. WSR 21-19-108, § 388-845-2270, filed 9/20/21, effective 10/21/21. Statutory Authority: 2014 c 139, 2014 c 166, 2015 3rd sp.s. c 4, RCW 71A.12.030, and 71A.12.120. WSR 16-17-009, § 388-845-2270, filed 8/4/16, effective 9/4/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 2012 c 49. WSR 13-24-045, § 388-845-2270, filed 11/26/13, effective 1/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, 2009 c 194, and 2008 c 329 § 205 (1)(i), and Title 71A RCW. WSR 10-22-088, § 388-845-2270, filed 11/1/10, effective 12/2/10.]