1. (a) Arkansas Rehabilitation Services may purchase interpreter services for a deaf or hearing-impaired individual involved in a rehabilitation program in accordance with informed choice.

2. (b) Procedures — Interpreter services.

   1. (1) Documentation of the action to be taken will be made in the case note.
   2. (2) Refer to the Arkansas Rehabilitation Services vendor list or secure W-9 from new vendor.
   3. (3) The case management system will generate the status moves after required data is keyed for appropriate status.
   4. (4) Key required information into the case management system for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services purchase authorization.

   5. (5)

      1. (A) When billing statement is received, verify the individual received the service.
      2. (B) Document in the ECF.

   6. (6)

      1. (A) Key required information into the case management system for payment.
      2. (B) Support staff will be responsible for making payments.
      3. (C) Payment will not be processed without an attached bill from the vendor.

Codification Notes: “ECF” means electronic case file.