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OR Rev Stat § 411.081 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services|Chapter 411 - Public Assistance and Medical Assistance|Section 411.081 - Public assistance application required; declaration of eligibility; report on change in circumstance; recovery of assistance from SSI award.

(1) A person seeking public assistance shall file an application for public assistance with the Department of Human Services. At the time of application, the applicant shall declare to the department any circumstance that directly affects the applicant’s eligibility to receive assistance or the amount of assistance available to the applicant. Upon the receipt of property or income or upon any other change in circumstances that directly affects the eligibility of the recipient to receive assistance or the amount of assistance available to the recipient, the applicant, recipient or other person in the assistance household shall immediately notify the department of the receipt or possession of such property or income, or other change in circumstances. The department shall recover from the recipient the amount of assistance improperly disbursed by reason of failure to comply with the provision of this section. (2) The department may recover any cash assistance granted for general assistance under ORS 411.710 to 411.730 and 411.752, and the recipient’s portion of the aid described in ORS 412.014 (3), that has been paid to any recipient 18 years of age or older when the recipient is presently receiving or subsequently receives Supplemental Security Income. The amount of recovery shall be limited to the total amount of Supplemental Security Income that was received for the same time period that the general assistance or the aid received under ORS 412.014 was being paid. (3) Nothing in subsection (1) or (2) of this section shall be construed as to prevent the department from entering into a compromise agreement for recovery of assistance improperly disbursed, if the department determines that the administration and collection costs involved would exceed the amount that can reasonably be expected to be recovered. [Formerly 411.105; 2011 c.46 §2; 2011 c.720 §95; 2013 c.688 §35; 2016 c.93 §4]
OR Rev Stat § 411.083 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services|Chapter 411 - Public Assistance and Medical Assistance|Section 411.083 - Income and resources that may be disregarded in determining eligibility for public assistance and medical assistance; rules; presentation of fiscal analysis to Emergency Board.

(1) The Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority, may prescribe by rule that income and resources may be disregarded in the determination of eligibility and the amount of need with respect to a recipient of or applicant for public assistance under ORS 411.706 and ORS chapter 414, if required by federal law or rules adopted pursuant thereto or if authorized by the Legislative Assembly, including any increase in the amount of assistance that is authorized by section 4, Public Law 93-233 (87 Stat. 953) and which is also being paid on March 5, 1974. (2) The department, in consultation with the authority, shall prescribe by rule that in the determination of eligibility and the amount of need with respect to a recipient of or applicant for public assistance under ORS 411.706 and ORS chapter 414: (a) Any increase in the amount of assistance provided under Title XVI of the Social Security Act to meet changes in the cost of living that is an increase over that amount being paid on January 1, 1977, pursuant to an Act of Congress and which will first be paid after January 1, 1977, shall be disregarded. (b) Up to $10,000 equity value of any licensed and unlicensed vehicles owned by the applicant or recipient is exempt from consideration as a resource. (3) The department shall implement subsection (2)(b) of this section statewide to the extent possible that is consistent with federal regulation to maintain state eligibility for federal participation in public assistance programs. In the event the department determines that this policy has a net fiscal cost to the state, the department shall present the fiscal analysis to the Emergency Board for additional funding or direction to modify or suspend the policy. [Formerly 411.700; 2011 c.720 §96; 2015 c.348 §23] Note: 411.083 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 411 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 411.085 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services|Chapter 411 - Public Assistance and Medical Assistance|Section 411.085 - Reconsideration of grants of public assistance.

(1) The Department of Human Services may reconsider a grant of general assistance or a grant of public assistance only for the following purposes: (a) To correct an inadvertent clerical or mathematical error made when determining a grant of general assistance or a grant of public assistance; (b) To correct misinformation provided to an applicant or recipient by the department; (c) To consider facts not previously known to the department; (d) To correct errors caused by a misapplication of the law by the department; (e) To consider substantive changes in the applicable law; or (f) To consider a change in circumstances that directly affects the eligibility of a recipient of general assistance or public assistance. (2) A recipient of general assistance or public assistance may request reconsideration of a grant of general assistance or a grant of public assistance for the purposes described in subsection (1) of this section. (3) If the department reduces, suspends or terminates a grant of general assistance or a grant of public assistance after reconsideration under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall provide an opportunity for a hearing under ORS chapter 183. (4) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the department may conduct periodic redeterminations of eligibility of recipients of grants of general assistance or grants of public assistance and participate in audits and other review activities as required by state or federal law. [Formerly 411.111]
OR Rev Stat § 411.089 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services|Chapter 411 - Public Assistance and Medical Assistance|Section 411.089 - Receipts for documents supplied by applicants for and recipients of public assistance or medical assistance.

The Department of Human Services shall provide written receipts to applicants and recipients for all documents delivered to a local office by the applicant or recipient upon the request of the applicant or recipient. [Formerly 411.972]
OR Rev Stat § 411.091 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services|Chapter 411 - Public Assistance and Medical Assistance|Section 411.091 - Time for issuance of public assistance; effect of delay.

(1) For all recipients who are on the monthly reporting system, the Department of Human Services has 10 calendar days from the date the department receives a complete monthly report to credit the recipient’s electronic benefits transfer card for that month. (2) If the department fails to credit the recipient’s electronic benefits transfer card in a timely manner pursuant to this section, the recipient may request that the recipient’s electronic benefits transfer card be immediately credited for the amount of assistance due to the recipient. The department shall pay the recipient a sum equal to one-tenth of the household’s monthly assistance grant if the department fails to credit the recipient’s electronic benefits transfer card: (a) For a request made prior to noon on a business day, by the end of the day. (b) For a request made after noon on a business day, by noon of the next business day. (3) The payment of the sum described in subsection (2) of this section shall be treated as a resource and not counted as income by the department. [Formerly 411.975; 2015 c.70 §6] Note: See note under 411.089.
OR Rev Stat § 411.093 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services|Chapter 411 - Public Assistance and Medical Assistance|Section 411.093 - Treatment of public assistance applicants and recipients; grievance procedure.

(1) All applicants for and recipients of public assistance shall be treated in a courteous, fair and dignified manner by Department of Human Services personnel. (2) Any applicant or recipient who alleges discourteous, unfair or undignified treatment by department personnel or alleges that incorrect or inadequate information regarding public assistance programs has been provided by department personnel may file a grievance with the department. The department shall publicize the grievance system in each local office. (3) The grievance shall be discussed first with the supervisor of the employee against whom the grievance is filed. If the grievance is not resolved, the applicant or recipient may discuss the grievance with the local office manager. (4) The department shall compile a monthly report summarizing each grievance filed against department personnel and the action taken. The report shall identify each grievance by local office and indicate the number of grievances filed against individual employees. The report shall protect the anonymity of department personnel. The report shall be presented to the Family Services Review Commission and to all county public welfare boards. [Formerly 411.977] Note: See note under 411.089.
OR Rev Stat § 411.097 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services|Chapter 411 - Public Assistance and Medical Assistance|Section 411.097 - Content of notices of termination of public assistance.

When the Department of Human Services terminates a grant of public assistance due to the ineligibility of a recipient or the termination of a public assistance program, the department shall include in the notice of termination a statement indicating that if circumstances affecting the eligibility of the recipient change, the recipient may contact the department and reapply for public assistance. [2005 c.692 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 411.099 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services|Chapter 411 - Public Assistance and Medical Assistance|Section 411.099 - Assessment for service eligibility.

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Activities of daily living" has the meaning given that term in ORS 410.600. (b) "Assessment for service eligibility" means a process of evaluating the functional impairment levels of an individual and an individual’s requirements for assistance in performing activities of daily living. (2)(a) No fewer than 14 days prior to conducting a reassessment for service eligibility, the Department of Human Services shall mail a notice of the assessment process to the individual to be assessed. The notice shall include a description and explanation of the assessment process, an explanation of the process for appealing the results of the assessment and a description of the rights described in paragraph (b) of this subsection. (b) The individual being assessed has the right to set the date, time and place of the assessment at a location that is convenient for the individual and to invite other persons to participate in the assessment. (3) If the assessment for service eligibility results in a reduction or termination of services, the individual is entitled to an expedited hearing under ORS 411.095 (4). [2005 c.414 §2] Note: 411.099 and 411.101 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 411 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 411.101 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services|Chapter 411 - Public Assistance and Medical Assistance|Section 411.101 - Service eligibility notification procedures and standards for communications; rules.

No later than July 1, 2006, the Department of Human Services shall adopt rules establishing notification procedures regarding reassessments for service eligibility and standards for communications between an individual being assessed, and caregivers and family of the individual being assessed, and the case managers who are responsible for implementing the notification procedures. [2005 c.414 §4] Note: See note under 411.099.
OR Rev Stat § 411.103 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services|Chapter 411 - Public Assistance and Medical Assistance|Section 411.103 - Notice by regular or electronic mail to recipient of public assistance or medical assistance; final order by default.

(1) The Department of Human Services may serve a notice described in ORS 183.415 by regular mail or, if requested by the recipient of the notice, by electronic mail. The legal presumption described in ORS 40.135 (1)(q) does not apply to a notice that is served by regular mail under this section. (2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a contested case notice served in accordance with subsection (1) of this section that complies with ORS 183.415 but for service by regular or electronic mail becomes a final order against a party and is not subject to ORS 183.470 (2), upon the earlier of the following: (a) If the party fails to request a hearing, the day after the date prescribed in the notice as the deadline for requesting a hearing. (b) The date the department or the Office of Administrative Hearings mails an order dismissing a hearing request because: (A) The party withdraws the request for hearing; or (B) Neither the party nor the party’s representative appears on the date and at the time set for hearing. (3) The department shall prescribe by rule a period of not less than 60 days after a notice becomes a final order under subsection (2) of this section within which a party may request a hearing under this subsection. If a party requests a hearing within the period prescribed under this subsection, the department shall do one of the following: (a) If the department finds that the party did not receive the written notice and did not have actual knowledge of the notice, refer the request for hearing to the Office of Administrative Hearings for a contested case proceeding on the merits of the department’s intended action described in the notice. (b) Refer the request for hearing to the Office of Administrative Hearings for a contested case proceeding to determine whether the party received the written notice or had actual knowledge of the notice. The department must show that the party had actual knowledge of the notice or that the department mailed the notice to the party’s correct address or sent an electronic notice to the party’s correct electronic mail address. (4) If a party informs the department that the party did not receive a notice served by regular or electronic mail in accordance with subsection (1) of this section, the department shall advise the party of the right to request a hearing under subsection (3) of this section. [2009 c.126 §1; 2011 c.720 §98] Note: 411.103 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 411 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 411.105 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services|Chapter 411 - Public Assistance and Medical Assistance|Section 411.105

[1969 c.68 §3; 1975 c.178 §1; 1977 c.194 §1; 2005 c.381 §6; 2007 c.861 §9; renumbered 411.081 in 2009]
OR Rev Stat § 411.111 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services|Chapter 411 - Public Assistance and Medical Assistance|Section 411.111

[1969 c.68 §2 (enacted in lieu of 411.110); 2005 c.381 §29; renumbered 411.085 in 2009]
OR Rev Stat § 411.116 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services|Chapter 411 - Public Assistance and Medical Assistance|Section 411.116 - Department contracts and intergovernmental agreements for providing social services to individuals; rules.

In addition to its other powers, the Department of Human Services may adopt rules and enter into contracts and intergovernmental agreements, subject to availability of funds therefor and consistent with federal and state law and regulations, for the purpose of providing social services, including protection, job preparation and support services, reduction of unintended pregnancy and provision of information and referrals for community, medical and social resources, to those individuals in need of, or who request such services. [1975 c.180 §2 (enacted in lieu of 411.115); 1997 c.581 §5]
OR Rev Stat § 411.117 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services|Chapter 411 - Public Assistance and Medical Assistance|Section 411.117 - Requirements when victims of domestic violence apply for or receive TANF; confidentiality.

(1) The Department of Human Services shall: (a) Identify applicants for and recipients of assistance under the temporary assistance for needy families program who are currently victims of domestic violence, have been victims of domestic violence or are at risk of victimization by domestic violence. (b) Ensure that appropriate individuals on the local level who provide assistance to domestic violence victims participate in individualized case management with the department. (c) Refer individuals identified under this subsection to appropriate counseling and support services. (d) Waive or modify any temporary assistance for needy families program requirements that may make it more difficult for individuals identified under this subsection to escape domestic violence or place those individuals at risk of further or future domestic violence, including but not limited to: (A) Time limits on receipt of benefits; (B) Work requirements; (C) Paternity establishment and child support cooperation requirements; (D) Residency requirements; (E) Family cap provisions; and (F) Penalties for failure to comply with a program requirement. (e) Maintain emergency assistance eligibility and payment limits for victims of domestic violence or persons at risk of victimization by domestic violence identified under this section at no less than the levels in effect on January 1, 1997. (f) Allow eligibility for temporary assistance for needy families for persons identified under this section as victims of domestic violence or persons identified as at risk of victimization by domestic violence who would otherwise be eligible except for the fact that they are noncitizens. (2) All information received by the department in identifying the individuals described in subsection (1) of this section shall remain confidential. (3) For purposes of this section, "domestic violence" means the occurrence of one or more of the following acts between family members, intimate partners or household members: (a) Attempting to cause or intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing physical injury or emotional, mental or verbal abuse; (b) Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly placing another in fear of imminent serious physical injury; (c) Committing sexual abuse in any degree as defined in ORS 163.415, 163.425 and 163.427; or (d) Using coercive or controlling behavior. [1997 c.330 §2; 2011 c.9 §53]
OR Rev Stat § 411.118 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services|Chapter 411 - Public Assistance and Medical Assistance|Section 411.118

[1997 c.330 §3; renumbered 411.154 in 2009]
OR Rev Stat § 411.119 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services|Chapter 411 - Public Assistance and Medical Assistance|Section 411.119 - Prohibition against denial of public assistance or medical assistance based on drug conviction; exception.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person who is otherwise eligible to receive public assistance, including supplemental nutrition assistance, or medical assistance may not be denied assistance because the person has been convicted of a drug-related felony. (2) The Department of Human Services may suspend a person’s supplemental nutrition assistance if: (a) The person has been convicted of the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance under ORS 475.752 (1)(a) to (c); and (b) The person is on probation, parole or post-prison supervision and the agency supervising the person makes a recommendation to the department, pursuant to subsection (3) of this section, that the department suspend the person’s supplemental nutrition assistance. (3) When making a recommendation to the department regarding the continuation or suspension of a person’s supplemental nutrition assistance, a supervising authority shall consider, at a minimum, whether there is reason to believe: (a) That the person traded the person’s supplemental nutrition assistance for controlled substances; and (b) That, as a result of the trading, a member of the person’s household who is a dependent of the person did not receive the supplemental nutrition assistance for which the member is eligible. (4) The department shall reinstate the supplemental nutrition assistance of a person whose benefits were suspended under subsection (2) of this section if the department receives a recommendation from the supervising authority to reinstate the benefits pursuant to subsection (5) of this section. (5) When making a recommendation to the department regarding the reinstatement of supplemental nutrition assistance, the supervising authority shall consider, at a minimum, the following: (a) Whether members of the person’s household are also receiving supplemental nutrition assistance; and (b) Whether the person is enrolled in and successfully participating in a rehabilitation program. [1997 c.581 §46; 2005 c.706 §22; 2009 c.599 §18; 2013 c.688 §38]
OR Rev Stat § 411.120 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services|Chapter 411 - Public Assistance and Medical Assistance|Section 411.120

[Amended by 1957 c.648 §1; 1961 c.600 §4; 1961 c.620 §3; 1965 c.556 §17; 1967 c.588 §3; 1969 c.123 §1; 1969 c.203 §1; 1971 c.779 §10; 1991 c.66 §1; 1995 c.343 §41; 1997 c.581 §6; 2005 c.381 §7; renumbered 411.141 in 2009]
OR Rev Stat § 411.121 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services|Chapter 411 - Public Assistance and Medical Assistance|Section 411.121 - Local district pilot projects; rules.

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 411.070, the Department of Human Services is authorized to establish and implement local district pilot projects that promote the improvement of work skills, education and employability by offering client incentives that reward significant progress leading toward self-sufficiency. Client incentives offered under this section shall not exceed the equivalent of one month’s temporary assistance for needy families grant in any 12-month period. No applicant or recipient participating in a pilot program shall be disadvantaged by such participation. (2) The department shall monitor the results of any approved pilot projects to determine the types of client incentives that result in positive client performance. Within the limit of existing funds, the department may implement statewide those client incentives that prove to be cost-effective. The department shall solicit input from clients and client advocates prior to such statewide implementation. (3) The department shall adopt all rules necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this section. [1997 c.581 §47]