Subpart 1.
Purpose.
SSB shall conduct an assessment to determine whether
an applicant is eligible for services under the vocational rehabilitation
program and the applicant's priority for services.
Subp. 2.
Scope.
Each
eligibility and priority for services determination must be based on the
information specified in items A and B.
A. A written report that documents the
results of a medical eye or optometric examination of the applicant and is
signed by a physician or optometrist. The report contains sufficient
information for eligibility purposes if it enables the applicant's vocational
rehabilitation counselor who reviews the report to determine whether the
applicant has a visual impairment as of the date of application.
B. To the extent necessary, information
regarding the applicant's employment history, educational background, and
medical and other information needed to determine whether:
(1) the applicant's visual impairment
constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and
(2) the applicant requires vocational
rehabilitation services under part
3325.0180 to prepare for, secure,
retain, or regain employment consistent with the applicant's unique strengths,
resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and
informed choice.
Subp.
3.
Notice of eligibility.
After a vocational
rehabilitation counselor has determined that an applicant is eligible for
rehabilitation services, the vocational rehabilitation counselor shall inform
the applicant in writing of the eligibility determination. The notice must be
mailed by SSB within ten working days after a determination is made and shall
inform the applicant that individuals who receive services must intend to
achieve an employment outcome.
Subp.
3a.
Procedures for ineligibility
determination.
If a vocational rehabilitation counselor determines
that an applicant is ineligible for vocational rehabilitation services, the
vocational rehabilitation counselor must:
A. make the determination only after
providing an opportunity for full consultation with the applicant, or as
appropriate, the applicant's representative;
B. inform the applicant in writing within ten
working days after a determination is made, supplemented as necessary by other
appropriate modes of communication consistent with the informed choice of the
applicant, of the ineligibility determination, including the reasons for the
determination, the requirements under this part, and right of appeal under part
3325.0478;
C. provide a description of services
available from and information on how to contact the client assistance
program;
D. refer the applicant to
other training or employment-related programs that are part of the one-stop
service delivery system under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, as amended,
under United States Code, title 20, section 9701, et seq.;
E. provide information and referral to other
organizations or programs from which the applicant might benefit, including
independent living services; and
F.
if requested by the applicant, or as appropriate the applicant's
representative, review the ineligibility decision within 12 months and annually
thereafter if the eligibility decision is based on a finding that the applicant
is incapable of achieving an employment outcome.
Subp. 4. [Repealed, 36 SR 33]
Subp. 5. [Repealed, 36 SR 33]
Subp. 6. [Repealed, 36 SR 33]
Subp. 7. [Repealed, 36 SR 33]
