Applications will be processed in queue as determined by the
program administrator. No person will be entitled to equipment at a particular
time merely because that person meets the eligibility requirements. Additional
vouchers will not be issued during a period if unpaid vouchers are outstanding
for the remaining funds budgeted for the period. To be eligible to receive a
voucher for equipment under the program, a person must satisfy the following
requirements. By signing the application form or otherwise averring to the
accuracy of the information contained in the application, an applicant or the
applicant's power of attorney certifies that the information provided therein
is true.
(1) Verification of need with
initial application. An applicant's initial application shall include
verification of the applicant's need for the equipment. The verification shall
be made by an appropriate professional, including but not limited to a licensed
physician; certified teacher in the fields of hearing, speech, or visual
impairment; licensed and certified sign language interpreter; speech
pathologist; audiologist or hearing aid specialist; or an appropriate state or
federal agency representative.
(2)
The applicant must have, or have applied for, access to the service which will
allow the applicant to use the requested equipment. Access to Internet service
may be provided through a public WiFi connection.
(3) The applicant must be an individual and
an Iowa resident.
(4) The applicant
must be at least five years of age or demonstrate an ability to use the
equipment requested. No demonstration is required for those five years of age
and older.
(5) An applicant must
agree to cooperate with studies to evaluate the effectiveness of the
program.
(6) An applicant's gross
annual family income must be equal to or less than $76,000 for a family of two.
Family sizes above or below two will increase or decrease that amount in
$10,000 increments per family member change.
(7) The applicant will be limited to a
voucher for one type of equipment or equipment package.
(8) Reapplication. Prior voucher recipients
may reapply through the program to replace existing equipment or to obtain new
equipment, as appropriate. Reapplication will be limited by a three-year
waiting period. The reapplication period may be shortened by the commission's
equipment distribution program project manager in an individual case for good
cause shown. At the time of reapplication for equipment, it is not necessary
for the applicant's need for the equipment to be reverified by an appropriate
professional. The program administrator shall verify that the applicant
reapplying for equipment previously qualified for and continues to qualify for
a voucher.
Notes
Iowa Admin. Code r. 199-37.4
Amended by
IAB
February 28, 2018/Volume XL, Number 18, effective
4/4/2018
Amended by
IAB
March 8, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 18, effective
4/12/2023
Editorial change: IAC Supplement
7/24/2024