Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 461 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMS
Division 165 - ISSUING BENEFITS
Section 461-165-0035 - Alternate Payees
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) An "alternate payee" is an individual or organization permitted by this rule to obtain and use benefits for and in the best interests of the benefit group (see OAR 461-110-0750).
(2) In the TA-DVS program, an alternate payee (see section (1) of this rule) may not be established.
(3) The following individuals may appoint an alternate payee in writing on a form designated by the Department. The form must include the signatures of both the individual designating the alternate payee and the alternate payee:
(4) If an alternate payee is needed and all responsible members of the group applying are temporarily unable to act as a payee, the Department may appoint an emergency alternate payee.
(5) When an alternate payee is authorized, the Department may issue a Department Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card or other program benefits to the alternate payee.
(6) The following may not serve as an alternate payee:
(7) The power to act as an alternate payee for an individual ends when:
(8) An alternate payee who misuses Department benefits is subject to penalty as follows:
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 409.050, 411.060, 411.070, 411.816, 412.049, 329A.500, 411.404, 412.014, 413.085 & 414.685
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 409.010, 411.060, 411.070, 411.816, 412.049, 329A.500, 411.404 & 412.014