Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

 

GDForum ID: 2900

Withdrawn

The agency has withdrawn this forum on 8/4/2026. These changes will not be implemented at this time.

Description of Proposed Guidance Document Changes

The VR Policy and Procedure Manual (also referred to as the DRS Policy and Procedure Manual) builds upon federal regulatory requirements found at 34 CFR Part 361 and state regulations found in 22VAC30-20 and provides guidance for VR consumers as well as the DARS employees who support the VR program. The proposed changes to the Manual are summarized below: • Chapter 1.2 – Liability: Clarifies language regarding the scope of the specialty health insurance policy DRS maintains for certain VR clients. • Chapter 1.3 – Casefile: Memorializes longstanding policy guidance regarding the retention of sensitive client information, such as copies of Social Security cards. • Chapter 8.02 – Rehabilitation Technology: Updates language regarding comparable benefits to bring guidance into alignment with federal regulation. • Chapter 8.13 – Personal Assistance Services: Updates language to reflect the accurate reference for the Personal Assistance Services rate. • Chapter 8.21 – Vehicle, Aircraft, Boat: Updates language regarding comparable benefits to bring guidance into alignment with federal regulation.

 

Guidance Document(s) for this Comment Forum

Document ID	Document Title	Current Document	Proposed Document	Revised Proposed
New	Vocational Rehabilitation Policy and Procedure Manual: Excerpts from Chapters 1.2, 1.3, 8.02, 8.13, 8.21	n/a	Proposed Document

 

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