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2) Agency or individual public conveyance sellers; or
3) Commercial establishments. For example, an agency could arrange with a gas station to accept vouchers for a client needing that type of transportation assistance. Through the purchase order/invoice system, the station would receive payment.
c. Criteria for approval of vehicle repairs.
1) A request for payment of a vehicle expense or repair can be approved if the following conditions are met:
a) public transportation is not available; b) the agency cannot provide transportation and there are no other available resources; and c) the general condition of the vehicle justifies the cost of the repairs;
2) The participant must provide documentation of:
a) required insurance coverage for the vehicle if the request is for repair, tires, etc; b) a valid drivers license; and c) a registration showing the vehicle is in the participant’s name. The vehicle may be co-owned if the participant’s name is also on the registration. In the case of TANF-UP households, the registration may be in either one of the participant’s names or both their names.
3. Medical/Dental Services
A. Payment for medical/dental services not covered by the state Medical Assistance Plan (Medicaid) may be made if the services relate directly to VIEW activities or employment. The need for medical services must be documented on the Activity and Service Plan. The participant must be making satisfactory progress and regularly attending the assigned component activity in order to continue receiving medical/dental services.
B. Examples of medical/dental services include medical statements or other necessary medical verifications or evaluations, including those requested to determine if a client has a disability that affects program participation, dentures, glasses, orthopedic shoes, and other items required prior to entry into jobs, work-sites, or other components.
4. Program Participation and Work-Related Expenses
This service provides assistance to the participant with employment-related expenses or expenses incurred through participation in an approved VIEW component(s). The ability of a local agency to pay participation or work-related expenses is based on the
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