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revised 11-02
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation means travel and related expenses that are
necessary to enable an applicant or eligible individual to participate in a
vocational rehabilitation service, including expenses for training in the use of
public transportation.
Transportation assistance may be provided according to the
following guidelines:
 | Transportation may be provided for individuals when it
is necessary to support and derive the full benefit of other Department
services being provided. It shall not be provided as the sole service. |
| Generally the maximum cost should not exceed the
established reimbursement rate for state employees (actual toll cost may be
paid). Counselors may negotiate a lesser amount. Exceptions above the
maximums may be considered for essential transportation in vehicles with
special adaptive equipment, etc. |
| Transportation, other than for diagnostic purposes, is
subject to economic need. The cost of transportation will not exceed the
cost of maintenance to stay in the area to which the individual is
transported. Transportation for training is limited to actual time in
attendance. |
| When social services agencies, hospitals, community
rehabilitation programs, or similar organizations are used to provide
financial disbursement to an individual for transportation, the individual
must sign a receipt acknowledging that funds were received and that it was
used for transportation |
- Procedures
for Providing Transportation
| Public transportation, paratransit, other regulated
carriers – the counselor may pay the standard fee charged to the general
public or negotiate a lower rate. |
| Individual, family member, or third party vehicles –
the counselor may pay: |
- the prevailing state rate per mile or
- $7.00 per hour or
- total miles to be driven divided by the approximate
miles per gallon and
multiplied by the average cost per gallon.
The rate of payment applies regardless of who owns the
vehicle or how many individuals are transported. The third party may be
compensated at the established per diem rate for state employees when it is
necessary to be away overnight in order to provide transportation.
Department Operated Vehicles
- Department owned and operated vehicles should be used when circumstances are
advantageous to the Department and the consumer. Arrangements for
transportation can be made by contacting the Transportation Branch at the Carl
D. Perkins Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center.
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