(a)

1. (1) Adaptive equipment is a piece of equipment or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve a beneficiary’s functional ability to perform daily life tasks that would not otherwise be possible.

2. (2) Adaptive equipment specifically includes without limitation the following:

   1. (A) Home enabling technology that allows a beneficiary to safely perform activities of daily living without assistance;
   2. (B) The purchase, installation fee, and monthly service fee related to a personal emergency response system that enables a beneficiary to secure help in an emergency;
   3. (C) Computer equipment and software that:

(i) Allows a beneficiary increased control of their environment;

1. (ii) Allows a beneficiary to gain independence; or

   1. (iii) Protects a beneficiary’s health and safety; and

   2. (D) Modifications to an automobile or van to:

      1. (i) Enable a beneficiary to integrate more fully into the community; or
      2. (ii) Ensure the beneficiary’s health, safety, and welfare.

(b) A medical professional must be consulted to ensure adaptive equipment will meet the needs of a beneficiary.

1. (c) Adaptive equipment does not include adaptions and modifications to a vehicle that are of general utility and not of direct medical or habilitative benefit to the beneficiary, including without limitation:
2. (1) Any portion of the purchase price or down payment for a vehicle;
3. (2) Monthly vehicle payments; and

4. (3) Regular vehicle maintenance.

   1. (d) A provider of adaptive equipment must maintain the following documentation in a beneficiary’s service record:
5. (1) The date of the adaptive equipment order;
6. (2) The quantity and price per item of the adaptive equipment ordered;
7. (3) A written description of the beneficiary’s medical need addressed or the remedial benefit provided by the adaptive equipment;
8. (4) The delivery date of the adaptive equipment; and
9. (5) If installation is required, the installation date and any instructions that are provided to the beneficiary or legal guardian regarding use of the adaptive equipment.