For medical services and equipment, the Medical Assistance price list will be the maximum allowable price. If procedure or item is not on list, obtain three price estimates. Reference the DVR web site http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/fee_schedules.htm.

For hearing aids, the process outlined in the Purchasing Hearing Aids Directive should be followed.

• If determined through use of this guidance piece that mileage payments are most appropriate, they are to be paid in accordance with the current state mileage turndown rate.
• If determined through use of this guidance piece that lease with purchase option or the purchase of a vehicle is most appropriate, the transportation allowance is up to $5,000.

Price comparison is required.

NOTE: Before funding can be provided to purchase a vehicle, the consumer or the consumer’s driver must provide documentation that he/she has a valid driver’s license and meets the insurance or financial responsibility requirements of the State of Wisconsin (or state of car registration if the person is living in another state). These requirements must be met prior to DVR purchasing a vehicle.

Use the County Approved rate for childcare reimbursement at the 100% level.

If applicable, consider Wisconsin Shares program as a comparable benefit.

Self-Employment Business Start-Up

A DVR approved business plan is required. See Self-Employment Start-Up Toolkit.

• DVR’s financial participation will be used to purchase services and equipment identified in the approved business plan and must follow DVR’s purchasing policies.
• The business’s start-up cost excludes costs for training, assessments, and rehabilitation technology services.
• A consumer will need to demonstrate ability to cover % not covered by DVR as well as working capital as outlined below.
• Working capital is defined as: Demonstration of funds available to cover costs of day-to-day operations of business and obligations (e.g., maintaining inventory, short-term obligations and expenses, etc.). It is the money needed to keep the business running until it generates enough revenue to pay for itself. This could be through cash, loans, grants, investors, etc. This does not include the owner's draw or depreciation amounts.
• For the consumer’s participation amount, DVR can consider the dollar value of existing equipment that the consumer will use in the operation of the business (in-kind contribution). Please note: This cannot be used for demonstration of working capital.