(a) ODHHS determines a reasonable equipment value for approved makes and models of specialized telecommunications equipment and services to be paid to STAP vendors for exchanged vouchers.
(b) ODHHS reviews equipment values at least annually. Equipment value determinations are based on factors that include reasonable and customary industry standards for approved equipment and specific services.
(c) Proposed equipment values for approved equipment or services are posted to the ODHHS STAP web page for comments 45 calendar days before final determinations are made. Comments obtained from the advance posting are considered in determining equipment values for approved equipment and specific services.
(d) ODHHS determines equipment values for reimbursement to a STAP vendor, and the determination is final.

Source Note: The provisions of this §360.523 adopted to be effective March 30, 2021, 46 TexReg 2024