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─ Physical therapy ─ Blood level monitors ─ Radiation treatments ─ Catheters and irrigating kits ─ Bandages and incontinence pads F. Work-Related Equipment/Services Allow the cost of equipment/services essential for the individual to function in their work activity. This includes any cost for maintenance or repair. Allowable expenses include: (not all inclusive) ─ Vision and sensory aids ─ One-handed keyboards ─ Typing aids ─ Telecommunication devices ─ Tools designed to accommodate the workplace ─ Translation into Braille ─ Child care costs (work hours only) ─ Safety equipment/apparel G. Training on Work-Related Equipment Allow the cost of training needed to use impairment-related equipment and services. Examples of allowable training costs include: (not all inclusive) ─ Braille ─ Computer program courses ─ Stenotype instruction ─ Use of impairment-related equipment NOTE: Training does not include general education courses. H. Interpreting Services Allow the cost of services essential for the individual to function on the job. Employed at Home - Allow the cost of modifications essential to create a working space that accommodates the individual’s impairment to enable them to perform their job. E-240.2 Computing Monthly Employment-Related Work Disregards Use the amount the customer pays each month. If an individual incurs a one-time cost, but is making payments, allow the monthly payment amount. If the expense is incurred less often than monthly allow the entire amount in the month paid or allocate the amount over the months in the payment period, whichever the customer chooses. Example: A customer is billed every three months for a contained oxygen supply. Allow the billed E-240.1 Division of Welfare and Supportive Services MAABD INCOME AND BUDGETING Medical Assistance Manual HIWA Employment-Related Work Disregards MTL 09/24 NOV 24