1. (a)

   1. (1) An individual who is provided durable medical equipment, equipment for training, occupational tools and/or equipment by Arkansas Rehabilitation Services will sign a title agreement listing the items provided and specifying that Arkansas Rehabilitation Services will retain the title.
   2. (2) The individual may not sell, mortgage, give away, or dispose of tools and/or equipment provided during the time that Arkansas Rehabilitation Services retains title.
   3. (3) The individual upon receipt of the authorized goods will sign a title agreement form with a list of all articles.
   4. (4) It is the counselor's responsibility to secure the title agreement.

2. (b) Procedures — Title retention.

   1. (1)

      1. (A) Complete the Receipt for Occupational Tools and/or Equipment and title agreement form.
      2. (B) See Forms, Appendix E.
   2. (2) A copy of the title agreement with signature will be attached to the ECF and a copy given to the individual.

3. (c) Title release.

   1. (1) The counselor may release the title of durable medical equipment, equipment for training, occupational tools and/or equipment when the case is closed rehabilitated.
   2. (2) However, in the counselor's judgment, if it is in the best interest of the individual or Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, the title may be retained indefinitely.
   3. (3) When the title is relinquished, the counselor will submit the original Release of Title Form to the individual.
   4. (4) A copy of this form will be attached to the ECF.

4. (d) Procedures — Title release.

   1. (1) Complete the Release of Title for Tools and/or Equipment.
   2. (2) The original will be attached to the ECF and copy will be given to the individual.
5. (e) Repossession. The counselor must repossess all durable medical equipment, equipment for training, occupational tools, and/or equipment purchased for an individual if the case does not result in a rehabilitated closure.

6. (f) Procedures — Repossession.

   1. (1) The counselor will arrange to reclaim the tools or equipment listed on the Title Retention form.
   2. (2) The case note should reflect the action taken.
   3. (3) The counselor will be responsible for storage of the equipment.

Codification Notes: “ECF” means electronic case file.