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Manual changes are summarized below. Click on the related links. Most changes will be indicated with red text or a red line to the right of the text (you may need to scroll to find the related policy change). There is no red indication for the corresponding changes to the Administrative Rules. Check the above listed reference for all policy updates.
Food benefit program updates are covered specifically in the Family Services Manual.
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Rule Change (available 7/2012) |
OSIPM | Removed link-up America information from Telephone allowance special need. Clarified Dept. may provide up to $30 supplemental payment for necessary installation charges. Suspended rule 461-135-1175. Senior Farm Direct Nutrition Program. OHA has taken over responsibiltiy for this program. The new rule is OAR 333-052-0041 Change in the community spouse maintenance needs allowance
Added wording to clarify that a client must meet income eligiblity and service eligibilty if in nonstandard setting. No change in intent. Clarification only |
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QMB | Update information on how to code Medicare clients leaving LTC and entering a hospital or rehab faclility |
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Worker Guide | Updated information on SSI redeterminations. SSI only clients eligible for desk audit. Removed Link Up America information from WG |
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MMA Manual | Updates to LIS information on drug costs and income/resource standards Updates to PDP and MA-PD information on drug costs |
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SSAM | Updated T&A section of SSAM manual
Updated Record retention section of SSAM Minor updates to IV.A -Files/filing
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Program Policy Tools | Added a link to CAF medical tools website. Provides information on MAA/MAF etc cases. Updated National Voter Registration (NVRT) training |
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Counting Client Assets | Added link to SSA rep payee fee schedule to counting client assets # 70 Social Security Benefits | 70. Social Security Benefits | |
Generic Program Elements | Contested case hearing rule updated to have the Department provide employee's work telephone and address if requested by the claimant. New information regarding timely hearing requests Expedited hearings: Hearing notice option to email client is added and certified mail is changed to overnight mail. Information added in regards to face-to-face hearing postponement Added wording that person may be deemed unable to be clients authorized rep if the Dept considers them to have a conflict of interest. |
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