Personal Use Transportation

OTPS Transportation is for personal use, if it relates to a Valued Outcome or Provider Assigned Goal and meets the overall OTPS requirements.

• OTPS Transportation should not be used for service-related transportation if IDGS Transportation is available.

  • OTPS Transportation can only be used for service-related transportation if IDGS Transportation funds has been exhausted or is not currently in the Budget.

• The individual must be in the vehicle during the time of transportation.

• Each trip requires a Valued Outcome (VO) or a Provider Assigned Goal (PAG) as listed in Section II of the Life Plan.

• Tolls/Parking Fees cannot be reimbursed under this section.

• Rentals vehicles are not allowed, including limousines or party buses.

Mileage vs. Transportation

• Mileage - miles traveled in a personal vehicle.

• Transportation - alternate forms of transportation used (such as a bus, taxi, etc.)

“Total Miles” (Mileage) – We recommend using verified addresses, so that the system accurately calculates the mileage. This is indicated by the “Auto Miles” tag.

• If the Total Mileage is adjusted, enter a reason. For example, “an alternative route was taken due to a road closure.”

• Stops must be listed as separate trips.

• When “Miles” is selected, a trip entry may not include multiple…