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upon the individual’s return home from work. Examples of In-Home Services (not all inclusive) ─ Bathing and dressing ─ Cooking and eating ─ Administering medications ─ Adjusting or arranging medical devices or equipment ─ Transportation to and from work The deduction is limited to services provided on normal workdays and does not include services for shopping or general homemaking. C. Service Animal Expense Allow the cost if the animal enables the individual to overcome functional limitations to work. Allowable expenses include: ─ Cost of purchasing the animal ─ Food and maintenance costs ─ Veterinary services D. Educational Expenses to Enhance Employability Allow the costs for education directly related to enabling the individual to work. Allowable expenses include but are not limited to: ─ Tuition and fees ─ Books and supplies ─ Parking permits ─ Tutoring expenses E. Medical Equipment/Supplies and Services Allow the cost of medical equipment, supplies or services necessary to enable the individual to work. This includes the cost of the item and any costs related to maintenance and repair. The cost for certain medications and services is allowable if they are necessary to control a condition and enable the individual to function in their work activity. Routine medical and dental services not directly related to the customer’s impairment and ability to work are not allowable. Allowable expenses include: (not all inclusive) ─ Braces ─ Inhalers ─ Pacemakers ─ Respirators ─ Wheelchairs ─ Prostheses (not cosmetic) Division of Welfare and Supportive Services E-240.1 Medical Assistance Manual MAABD INCOME AND BUDGETING MTL 09/24 NOV 24 HIWA Employment-Related Work Disregards