SECTION 360.517. Determination of Voucher Category Value and Eligibility Criteria for a Voucher

(a) ODHHS determines the reasonable price for basic specialized telecommunications equipment or services for a voucher. The price becomes the voucher category value for a specific voucher.

(b) The voucher category value as determined by ODHHS may not cover the entire cost of the basic specialized telecommunications equipment or service.

(c) ODHHS reviews voucher category values at least annually. The voucher category value determination is based on factors that include reasonable and customary industry standards for each specific equipment or service.

(d) ODHHS reviews eligibility criteria for a voucher category at least biennially. ODHHS solicits input from persons ODHHS considers knowledgeable in technology and in the telephone access needs of persons with disabilities.

(e) Proposed voucher category values and eligibility criteria are posted to the ODHHS STAP webpage for comments 45 calendar days before final determinations are made for a voucher category. Comments obtained from the advance posting are considered in determining voucher category values and eligibility criteria for a voucher category.

(f) ODHHS determines voucher category values and eligibility criteria for a voucher category, and the determination is final.

Source Note: The provisions of this §360.517 adopted to be effective March 30, 2021, 46 TexReg 2024