DVR Program Policy Manual/Addendum B
DVR Fee Schedule

These fees are established in accordance with federal guidelines that permit an agency to establish fee limits for services designed to ensure a reasonable cost to the program for each service. If the service is provided as a direct payment to the individual, either a receipt or other appropriate documentation that the funds were used as intended is required. The procedure for requesting an exception to this fee schedule is
described in DVR's Exception Request/Process Form (DVR-14918-E).

Goods/Services Price Comments
Computers Up to $800;
Price comparison is required.		 Includes CPU, keyboard, monitor, printer, modem and basic software. Does not include cost of assistive or rehabilitation technology devices or software.
Initial Stocks and Supplies Up to $1,000;
Price comparison is required.		 This is for initial supplies only. Ongoing purchase of supplies is not allowed.
Medical Services to Improve Functioning if Required to Achieve the Employment Outcome in a Plan for Employment See Comments at Right. For medical services and equipment, the Medical Assistance price list will be the maximum allowable price. If procedure or item is not on list, obtain three price estimates. Reference the DVR web site  http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/fee_schedules.htm.
Occupational Tools and Equipment Up to $3,000;
Price comparison is required.		  
Transportation Transportation will be provided in accordance with the Transportation guidance piece.
  • If determined through use of this guidance piece that mileage payments are most appropriate, they are to be paid in accordance with the current state mileage turndown rate.
  • If determined through use of this guidance piece that lease with purchase option or the purchase of a vehicle is most appropriate, the transportation allowance is up to $5,000.

Price comparison is required.

 Transportation costs to support post secondary training are included in the DVR Training Grant. Additional DVR funding for transportation cost to support post secondary training requires approval of an exception.

NOTE: Before funding can be provided to purchase a vehicle, the consumer or the consumer’s driver must provide documentation that he/she has a valid driver’s license and meets the insurance or financial responsibility requirements of the State of Wisconsin (or state of car registration if the person is living in another state). These requirements must be met prior to DVR purchasing a vehicle.

Child Care County Approved Rate. Use the County Approved rate for childcare reimbursement at the 100% level.
Maintenance Actual Increased Costs. Reference policy for the circumstances under which the DVR pays for maintenance. Maintenance costs to support post secondary training are included in the DVR Training Grant. Additional DVR funding for maintenance cost to support post secondary training requires approval of an exception.