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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI INCOME EXCLUSIONS 2/17 CHAPTER H, PAGE 23 12.5.2. Verification And Documentation Of Impairment Ask the person with a disability to explain for which impairment(s) the reported item or service is needed. For example, if the person alleges two impairments, and reports the use of two medical devices, four drugs, and a physician's treatment on a regular basis, record the person's understanding of which impairment is treated by each of the alleged items and services. Verify that the alleged impairment agrees with either:  The DDS established medical basis of disability, and/or  A disability supported by other medical records. The medical records must establish the existence of an impairment that is being treated by a physician or other health care provider. 12.5.3. Verify The Need For An Item Or Service  Accept an allegation, as verification of need, that a prescription drug is used to control the disabling condition, enabling the individual to function at work, when: o There is a paid bill for the drug; and o The information on the container indicates that: o A physician and a licensed pharmacist were involved in providing the drug; and o The drug is for the individual.  Verify the need for other items or services by a statement from the individual’s physician or other authoritative source, that includes the following information: o The impairment(s) for which the person is being treated; o The item or service is necessary for the person to have the physical and/or mental capacity to perform the job duties as described, or to travel to and from work (describe job duties).