Certifying Adherence to Cost Containment Policies and Procedures

. Certifying Adherence to Cost Containment Policies and Procedures
Sections 222(d)(1) and 1615(d) of the Act authorize the Commissioner to reimburse the
State VR agencies for the reasonable and necessary costs of VR services to disabled
beneficiaries. 20 CFR 404.2117(c)(1) and 416.2217(c)(1) require that the cost paid be
reasonable and necessary, in that it complies with the written cost containment policies of
the State VR agency established under 34 CFR Part 361. Also, 20 CFR 404.2117(c)(2)
and 416.2217(c)(2) require that the State VR agency submit to SSA a written certification
(before the end of the first calendar quarter of each year) that cost containment policies
are in effect and are adhered to when providing goods and services for which payment is
claimed from SSA. The State VR agency shall submit copy(s) of their specific written
policies and procedures to carry out SSA programs, when it is deemed necessary (e.g.,
any guidelines and fee schedules for a given year).