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OVR/OVRB calculates an individual's financial participation rate by conducting a Financial Need Analysis (FNA). MDRS sets the annual cost of living allowance (COLA), used in the FNA calculations, at three (3) times the federal poverty guidelines. These guidelines are established by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and published annually in the Federal Register.
MDRS chooses to consider the financial need of applicants who are receiving services through Trial Work Experiences (TWE) for purposes of determining the extent of their participation in the costs of VR services. 90
Other VR services that require a financial needs test are:91
* Tuition, housing, and meals for academic training at a university, college or community college;
* All computers and software purchased for basic education or college training;
* Hearing aids;
* Home Modifications;
* Vehicle Modifications;
* Services to family members, and/or
* Post-employment services in the six (6) aforementioned service areas.
MDRS does not apply a financial needs test or require the financial participation of the individual as a condition for providing the following VR services: 92
* Assessments for determining eligibility, priority for services, and VR needs;
* VR counseling and guidance;
* Referral and other services;
* Any auxiliary aid or services (e.g. interpreter or reader services);
* Job-related services;
* Personal assistance services; or
* As a condition for providing any VR service for individuals who have been determined eligible for Social Security benefits under Title II or Title XVI of the Social Security Act.
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