Previous Rules

461-155-0551    Effective 04/01/04
Special Need; Home Adaptations to Accommodate a Client's Physical Condition

1. In the OSIP and OSIPM programs, the Department will authorize--consistent with the restrictions in this rule--a one-time special needs payment for a home adaptation required by the client's care plan, if the adaptation is needed to accommodate the client's physical condition and prevent the client's placement in a nursing facility.

2. For a home adaptation:
   1. The client must be the owner or buyer of the house.

   2. The adaptation must cost less than moving to another home.

   3. Payment is limited to the lowest possible cost that will provide adequate facilities. The client must provide three competitive bids for the repairs, unless there are not three providers of the service in the local area.

   4. Providers of the adaptations must ensure that the work being completed meets current building codes.

   5. Adaptations authorized by this rule include only changes to the structure of the building, such as installation of ramps, grab-bars, and railings; widening of doorways; modification of bathroom facilities; and installation of electric and plumbing systems necessary to accommodate the client's medical equipment or supplies.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 411.060
Stats. Implemented: ORS 411.060

461-155-0551     Temporary Effective 11/01/03 through 3/31/04
Special Need; Home Adaptations to Accommodate a Client's Physical Condition

1. In the OSIP and OSIPM programs, the Department will authorize--consistent with the restrictions in this rule--a one-time special needs payment for a home adaptation required by the client's care plan, if the adaptation is needed to accommodate the client's physical condition and prevent the client's placement in a nursing facility.

2. For a home adaptation:
   1. The client must be the owner or buyer of the house.

   2. The adaptation must cost less than moving to another home.

   3. Payment is limited to the lowest possible cost that will provide adequate facilities. The client must provide three competitive bids for the repairs, unless there are not three providers of the service in the local area.

   4. Providers of the adaptations must ensure that the work being completed meets current building codes.

   5. Adaptations authorized by this rule include only changes to the structure of the building, such as installation of ramps, grab-bars, and railings; widening of doorways; modification of bathroom facilities; and installation of electric and plumbing systems necessary to accommodate the client's medical equipment or supplies.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 411.060
Stats. Implemented: ORS 411.060

461-155-0551 Effective 5/01/03
Special Need; Home Adaptations to Accommodate a Client's Physical Condition

1. In the GA, OSIP and OSIPM programs, the Department will authorize--consistent with the restrictions in this rule--a one-time special needs payment for a home adaptation required by the client's care plan, if the adaptation is needed to accommodate the client's physical condition and prevent the client's placement in a nursing facility.

2. For a home adaptation:
   1. The client must be the owner or buyer of the house.

   2. The adaptation must cost less than moving to another home.

   3. Payment is limited to the lowest possible cost that will provide adequate facilities. The client must provide three competitive bids for the repairs, unless there are not three providers of the service in the local area.

   4. Providers of the adaptations must ensure that the work being completed meets current building codes.

   5. Adaptations authorized by this rule include only changes to the structure of the building, such as installation of ramps, grab-bars, and railings; widening of doorways; modification of bathroom facilities; and installation of electric and plumbing systems necessary to accommodate the client's medical equipment or supplies.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 411.060
Stats. Implemented: ORS 411.060

461-155-0551 Temporary Effective 11/01/02 through 4/30/03
Special Need; Home Adaptations to Accommodate a Client's Physical Condition

1. In the GA, OSIP and OSIPM programs, the Department will authorize -- consistent with the restrictions in this rule -- a one-time special-needs payment for a home adaptation required by the client's care plan, if the adaptation is needed to accommodate the client's physical condition and prevent the client's placement in a nursing facility.

2. For a home adaptation:
   1. The client must be the owner or buyer of the house.

   2. The adaptation must cost less than moving to another home.

   3. Payment is limited to the lowest possible cost that will provide adequate facilities. The client must provide three competitive bids for the repairs, unless there are not three providers of the service in the local area.

   4. Providers of the adaptations must ensure that the work being completed meets current building codes.

   5. Adaptations authorized by this rule include only changes to the structure of the building, such as installation of ramps, grab-bars, and railings; widening of doorways; modification of bathroom facilities; and installation of electric and plumbing systems necessary to accommodate the client's medical equipment or supplies.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 411.060
Stats. Implemented: ORS 411.060