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(d) A suggested supplier, if any.
(2) From the claimant:
(a) The full name and address of two or three suppliers:
(b) From each potential provider, a signed statement describing in detail the
basic, unadorned item meeting the physician's specifications, and a breakdown of all
costs, including delivery, installation, etc. If the claimant wants a more elaborate
item (e.g., queen size bed vs. single needed for claimant), advise claimant to submit
price quote for basic item only and of responsibility to pay for any enhancements.
c. Review of Request. Evaluate the information received from the physician, claimant,
service/equipment provider, and (if appropriate) RN or Rehabilitation Counselor. The CE may
approve requests for health club/spa memberships, special equipment, supplies and services
(except as noted in (2) below), provided the cost does not exceed $500. Requests involving higher
amounts will be referred to the Supervisory Claims Examiner with a written recommendation
explaining the basis for approval. For vehicle and house modifications, see PM Chapter 2-1800.
(1) If the information received adequately supports the request, advise claimant by
letter of the approval and any payment limitations or other restrictions or terms, e.g., rental
vs. purchase, period of membership approved.
(a) Only individual (not family or group) health club or spa memberships may be
approved, and only for periods of six months at a time. The claimant should be
advised of the period of approval, and if a further period of approval is requested, of
the need for a medical report (approximately 45 days prior to expiration of current
membership term) explaining the gains achieved to date and supporting an
extension for a specified period.
(b) Nonpersonal equipment which costs more than $5000 and is not required as
part of the approved vocational rehabilitation program is government property, and
the claimant must be advised of this fact and informed that the item may not be
resold, given away, traded, or otherwise disposed of without OWCP approval. The
MMA should be advised of the purchase so that the required record can be
established. See PM Chapter 3-400.4b.
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