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Manual Letter #85

Effective Date: October 1, 2019
Reference: SS-PT-19-016, SS-PT-19-017

Manual changes are summarized below. Click on the related links. Changes will be indicated with red 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 references for Self-Sufficiency policy updates.

SNAP program updates are covered specifically in the Family Services Manual.

Manual Letter Index

Manual/Worker Guide

Change

Section/Item

Rule Change

(available 10-1-2019 unless otherwise indicated)

OSIP(M) Added a new situation to the list of when a new application is not required: at redetermination, when benefits are terminated due to failure to provide requested information, but requested information is received within 90 days of termination. OSIP B.1, F.4 461-115-0050 10/22/19
  Updated FUA ($444) and LUA ($337) amounts OSIP H.10 & WG 1, 2, 6, 12 461-160-0420
  Updated language on who must sign the application and complete the application process to specify that the participating adult must be a member of the filing group or their authorized representative. OSIP B.1, 2 461-115-0071 10/22/19
  Added LTC Community Spouse as a person who may sign the application and complete the application process, including interviews. OSIP B.1, B.2, B.5 461-115-0071 10/22/19
MSP Added changes in resources that would affect OSIPM eligibility to the list of changes that must be reported for MSPs MSP F.1 461-170-0011 10/22/19
  Updated language on who must sign the application and complete the application process to specify that the participating adult must be a member of the filing group or their authorized representative. MSP B.1, B.5

461-115-007110/22/19

  Added a new situation to the list of when a new application is not required: at redetermination, when benefits are terminated due to failure to provide requested information, but requested information is received within 90 days of termination. MSP B.4, F.4 461-115-005010/22/19
  Updated interview section to reflect that interviews are no longer required at redetermination, except in the QMB-DW program. MSP B.10 461-115-023010/22/19
  Added LTC Community Spouse as a person who may sign the application and complete the application process. MSP B.5 461-115-007110/22/19
Counting Client Assets Added language excluding census income for all programs CCA B.22 & B.23 461-145-013010/22/19
  Updated availability of resources so that jointly-owned liquid resources are available only to the extent the individual owns the resource (for example: 50/50) rather than counting the entirety as the client's. Examples included. CCA A.2 461-140-002010/22/19
APD Worker Guide Completely revised the DD Worker Guide for Adults and associated helpful documents. Please review carefully!

Services for Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

DD Cases...Who Does What?

DD Medical Programs Coding and Benefits

 
SNAP

See SS-PT-19-016 and SS-PT-19-017 for more information on changes to SNAP.

 

  The SNAP Manual has moved! A link will be added to Staff Tools for the new Family Services Manual as soon as it is released by Self-Sufficiency. The manual no longer separates chapters by program. You will need to review each chapter for SNAP specific information (i.e. review the Household Composition chapter to determine who is in the filing group for SNAP). The old SNAP Manual link will remain available until 1/1/20, but will NOT be updated.    
APD MAGI Manual This manual will be updated frequently; check periodically for new information. APD MAGI Manual  
Updated Section C. Due Process procedures for reduction and closure of service cases. APD MAGI C.4 & C.5

 

REF(M)

See SS-PT-19-016 and SS-PT-19-017 for more information on changes to REF(M).

 

 

Miscellaneous Added updated 2019 APD Training Calendar to the Training page APD Training  
  Updated multiple FSAM sections FSAM I. Introduction, II. APS, III. Case Files, XIII. Voter Registration, VI.C Returned Checks, VI.D Revolving Fund Checks, VI.E Special Cash Pay  
MMIS No updates this quarter    
Generic Program Elements No updates this quarter    
Case Management Tools

Adult Day Services Section: No updates this Quarter

Adult Day Services Chapter 411, Division 066
 

APD Training section:

  • Updated the following:
    • 2019 APD LTC Case Management Training Calendar
  • Added the following:
    • APD-IM-19-060 – APD/AAA Case Manager Onboarding Training Information
APD Training

 

 

Assessment Tools section: No updates this quarter

Assessment Tools

 

 

Behavior Support Services Page:

  • Updated the following:
    • Behavior Support Services Field Guide
Behavior Support Services Chapter 411, Division 046
 

Client Details, Treatment, Forms & Miscellaneous LTC Info section

  • Updated the following:
    • APD Long Term Care Services Form Requirements
    • SPAN Form Decision Notice
    • Procedures for Risk Assessments, Monitoring and Documentation
    • Risk Assessment Worksheet and Guidelines
  • Added the following:
    • Risk Assessment FAQs
    • Risk Level Definitions
    • APD-PT-19-022 – Risk Assessment Mitigation and Monitoring Requirements for In-Home Consumers
Client Details, Treatment, Forms & Miscellaneous LTC Info  
 

Complex Case Consultations section: No updates this quarter

Complex Case Consultations  
 

Diversion/Transition Section:

  • Updated the following:
    • Transition Team Contact List
Diversion/Transition

 

 

Emergency Response Systems page: No updates this quarter

Emergency Response Systems  
 

Employed Persons with Disabilities (EPD) Section: No updates this quarter

Employed Persons with Disabilities

 

 

Enhanced Care page: No updates this quarter

Enhanced Care Chapter 309, Division 32-0720 through 32-0830
 

Exceptions section: No updates this quarter

Exceptions  
 

Extended Waiver Eligibility (EWE) Section: No updates this quarter

Extended Waiver Eligibility (EWE)

 

 

Facilities section:

  • Added the following:
    • CBC Regulatory Compliance Framework Guide
    • APD-AR-19-042 – Name Change RCF and Memory Care, Change in Ownership/Name Change RCF, New In-Home Care Agency
    • APD-PT-19-030 - ASPEN Data Entry Timelines
    • APD-AR-19-039 – New Memory Care Facility, Name Chance In-Home Care Agency, Change in Ownership/Name Change Nursing Facilities
    • APD-AR-19-037 – New Facilities, Changes in Names, Changes in Ownership CBC Facilities and In-Home Agency
    • APD-IM-19-048 – Licensing - Regulatory Framework Guide
    • APD-AR-19-034 – New Facilities, Changes in Names, Changes in Ownership CBC Facilities
    • APD-PT-19-021 – Public File Retention-Licensing
Facilities

RCF & ALF Rules - Chapter 411, Division 054

Memory Care Communities - Chapter 411, Division 057

Nursing Facilities Licensing - Chapter 411, Division 085

 

General Assistance page: No updates this quarter

General Assistance Chapter 411, Division 031
 

Home and Community Based Services page: No updates this quarter

Home and Community Based Services Chapter 411, Division 004
 

Home Delivered Meals (HDM) section: No updates this quarter

Home Delivered Meals (HDM)

 

 

Homecare Worker section:

  • Updated the following:
    • CEP Specialist Training Manual
    • Homecare Worker Orientation PowerPoint
    • HCW Orientation Handouts
    • How to Fill Out an I-9 Form
  • Added the following:
    • How to Fill Out an I-9 Form
    • How to Print a Paystub
    • APD-PT-19-032 – Updates to OHCC rules/information about HCW/PSW mandatory training requirements effective 1/1/21
    • APD-IM-19-062 – How to fill out an I-9 Form for Homecare Workers
Homecare Worker

Chap. 411, Div. 031

 

Independent Choices section:

  • Updated the following:
    • ICP Forms Processing Chart
    • Coding for ICP Chart
Independent Choices 411-030-0100
 

In-Home Care Agencies section:

  • Updated the following:
  • Added the following:
In-Home Care Agencies

Chap. 411, Div. 033

 

In-Home Support Services section:

  • Added the following:
    • APD-IM-19-053 – Update/Change to APD-PT-14-015 STEPS to Success with HCWs Consumer Contacts
In-Home Support Services

Chap. 411, Div. 030

 

K-Plan Services page:

  • Updated the following:
    • In-Home Care Agencies
  • Added the following:
    • APD-AR-19-042 – Name Change RCF and Memory Care, Change in Ownership/Name Change RCF, New In-Home Care Agency
    • APD-AR-19-039 – New Memory Care Facility, Name Change In-Home Care Agency, Change in Ownership/Name Change Nursing Facilities
    • APD-AR-19-037 – New Facilities, Changes in Names, Changes in Ownership CBC Facilities, New In Home Care Agency
K-Plan Services Chap. 411, Div. 035
 

K-Plan Services page:

  • Updated the following:
    • K-Plan Ancillary Services Provider List
K-Plan Services Chapter 411, Division 035
 

Long Term Care Community Nursing page:

  • Added the following:
    • APD-AR-19-020 – LTCCN Prior Authorizations for ODDS Consumers
Long Term Care Community Nursing Chapter 411, Division 048
 

Long Term Care Rates section: No updates this quarter

Long Term Care Rates

Chap. 411: Div 027, Div. 030, Div. 031

 

Mandatory Case Manager In-Service Webinars page:

  • Added the following:
    • Serious Incident Reporting and Hearings
    • APD-IM-19-054 - Mandatory Webinar for case managers, D/T coordinators, and managers that supervise case managers and D/T coordinators - Wednesday 08/21/19
Mandatory Case Manager In-Service Webinars  
 

Mental or Emotional Disorder Review Team (MED) page: No updates this quarter

Mental or Emotional Disorder Review Team (MED) Chap. 411, Div. 015
 

Nursing Facilities & PAS section:

  • Added the following:
    • APD-AR-19-039 - New Memory Care Facility, Name Change In-Home Care Agency, Change in Ownership/Name Change Nursing Facilities
Nursing Facilities & PAS  
 

Older Americans Act page: No updates this quarter

Older Americans Act  
 

Oregon ACCESS & CA/PS Information section:

  • Updated the following:
    • SPAN Form Decision Notice
  • Added the following:
    • APD-IM-19-055 – Mass Mailing to Individuals with an Authorized Representative
    • APD-IM-19-045 – Oregon ACCESS Release 24.30 - Friday, July 19, 2019
Oregon ACCESS & CA/PS Information  
 

Oregon Project Independence:

  • Added the following:
    • OPI Service Plan Hours
    • APD-IM-19-050 - Oregon Project Independence (OPI) Brochure
Oregon Project Independence Chap. 411, Div. 032
 

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) section:

  • Added the following:
    • PACE In-Home Pay-in Letter
    • PACE NF Payment Letter
    • PACE CBC Payment Letter
    • APD-PT-19-033 - Client Contribution Informational Letters for PACE Cases
PACE Chap. 411, Div. 045
 

Provider Time Capture (PTC) Information page: No updates this quarter

Provider Time Capture (PTC) Information  
 

Resources section on the CM Tools page:No updates this quarter

   
 

Service Planning page: No updates this quarter

Service Planning  
 

Service Priority Level Information page: No updates this quarter

Service Priority Level Information

Chapter 411, Division 015
 

Specialized Services/Specific Needs Contracts page:

  • Updated the following:
    • Contact List for Specific Needs Contracts
    • Residential Care Facility Contracts –
      • Willson House
  • Added the following:
    • Residential Care Facility Contracts –
      • Kellyville
      • West Wind Medford

Specialized Services/Specific Needs Contracts

 
 

Spousal Pay page: No updates this quarter

Spousal Pay 411-030-0080
 

State Plan Personal Care page: No updates this quarter

State Plan Personal Care Chap. 411, Div. 034
 

Tribal Navigator page: No updates this quarter

Tribal Navigator  
 

Waivered Case Management section:

  • Updated the following:
    • Ongoing Monthly/Yearly WCM Statistics by Branch
    • WCM No Contact Letter Template Form DHS 2504
Waivered Case Management Chapter 411, Division 028


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