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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 13
West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 20 Chapter 13 Determining Disability, Incapacity, and Blindness
In both of the above situations, no other medical information is needed unless requested by the MRT. ➢ Other Medical Information The case record is examined to determine if there are any past medical and/or psychological reports. If so, information that relates to the applicant's current impairment is submitted to the MRT along with current medical report(s). ➢ Medical/Psychological Reports from the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) When the applicant is referred to DOHS by the DRS, or reports that he is receiving DRS services, copies of the DRS medical reports must be obtained. Under terms of the agreement between the DRS and DOHS, the DRS is expected to provide all available medical information when the DRS refers the client to DOHS. Copies of medical reports are to be attached to the HS-3 used for the referral. If medical reports are not attached to the HS-3, or if the client is not referred by the DRS, but reports that he is receiving services from them, the Worker must ask the DRS to forward available medical reports. The medical reports from the DRS will usually eliminate the need for any other initial medical information and may include copies of specialist's consultations, psychological evaluations, etc. ➢ Reports from Hospitals and Physicians If the applicant has recently received medical treatment, or is currently receiving medical care, it may be possible to obtain copies of medical reports from the hospital or physician. All requests are sent with form DFA-PHI-1, Authorization for Information, signed by the applicant. If the application is made for a child, the person who made the application signs the child's name and his own and indicates his relationship to the child. ➢ Mental Hospitals If the client has recently been discharged from a mental hospital, the Worker must request a report about the individual's condition at the time of release.