Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 461 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMS
Division 155 - INCOME AND PAYMENT STANDARDS, AND SPECIAL NEEDS
Section 461-155-0010 - Use of Payment Standards to Establish Need
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) "Need" is the amount at the Department's payment standards that represents the individual's need for items covered by the benefit.
(2) "Special needs" are costs in addition to standard allowances.
(3) In the OSIP and OSIPM programs, special needs (see section (2) of this rule) are used when determining the benefit amount or the patient liability.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 409.050, 411.060, 411.070, 411.404, 411.816, 412.014, 412.049, 413.085 & 414.685
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 409.010, 411.060, 411.070, 411.404, 411.816, 412.014 & 412.049