1. (a) Vehicle insurance shall be purchased by the Department for an individual's vehicle only when either of the following conditions exist:

   1. (1) The individual is required to operate his/her own vehicle to complete an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE). In this instance the amount of insurance purchased shall not exceed the State's legally prescribed minimum level. Prior written approval of the District Administrator shall be required. The District Administrator's decision shall be based upon such criteria as verification that:

      1. (A) The individual is required to operate his/her own vehicle to complete the IPE.
      2. (B) The requirements in section 7161(b) have been met.

   2. (2) A vehicle is required as a condition of employment. In this instance the amount of insurance purchased may exceed the State's legally prescribed minimum level only when the conditions specified in (A) or (B) exist. The approval of the District Administrator shall not be required.

      1. (A) As a condition of employment, additional coverage is required.
      2. (B) A lien-holder requires additional coverage.
2. (b) The rate of payment shall be the usual and customary charges of the insurer.
3. (c) The payment shall be made by the Department to the insurer.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 19150, Welfare and Institutions Code; and 34 CFR 361.45 and 361.48.

History

1. New section filed 8-16-90; operative 9-15-90 (Register 90, No. 36).

2. Amendment of section heading and subsections (a)-(a)(1)(A) and amendment of Note filed 2-17-2023; operative 2-17-2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 7).