OAR 461-155-0680
Special Need — Supplemental Communication Allowance; OSIPM

In the OSIPM program:

(1)

The Department provides a communication allowance to clients meeting the requirements of at least one of the following subsections if the client is 18 years of age or older and unable to leave the residence of the client due to a documented medical condition without the assistance of another person:

(a)

Clients receiving SSI.

(b)

Clients whose adjusted income is less than the OSIPM program standard under OAR 461-155-0250 (Income and Payment Standard; OSIPM).

(c)

Clients receiving in-home services under OAR chapter 411 division 030.

(2)

The communication allowance may cover the following costs:

(a)

The least expensive appropriate monthly telephone service or the basic monthly rate, whichever is less.

(b)

The cost of telephone adaptive equipment, if the client has a medically documented need (for instance, TDD, a special headset, dialing mechanism, or emergency response system).

(c)

Necessary landline telephone installation charges.

(d)

Broadband internet service.

(3)

A client described in section (1) of this rule is ineligible for a communication allowance unless the client applies for or receives payments through the Oregon Lifeline program.

(4)

Communication allowances are limited to no more than $25 per month per client.

(5)

Each client eligible under section (1) of this rule may receive a single communication allowance. The communication allowance is valid for either telephone service or broadband service.

Source: Rule 461-155-0680 — Special Need — Supplemental Communication Allowance; OSIPM, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=461-155-0680.

461–155–0010
Use of Payment Standards to Establish Need 461–155–0020
Prorated Standards 461–155–0030
Income and Payment Standards 461–155–0050
Payment Standard for AFC and RCF 461–155–0070
Income and Payment Standard 461–155–0150
Child Care Eligibility Standard, Payment Rates, and Copayments 461–155–0151
High Special Needs 461–155–0180
Income Standards 461–155–0190
Income and Payment Standards 461–155–0210
Payment Standards and Methods of Issuance 461–155–0225
Income Standard 461–155–0250
Income and Payment Standard 461–155–0270
Room and Board Standard 461–155–0290
Income Standard 461–155–0291
Income Standard 461–155–0295
Income Standard 461–155–0310
Special Shelter Allowance 461–155–0320
Payment Standard 461–155–0350
Minimum Contribution Standard 461–155–0360
Pursuit of Cost-Effective Employer Sponsored Health Insurance 461–155–0500
Special Needs 461–155–0510
Special Need in Combined OSIP/REF/TANF Cases 461–155–0526
Special Need 461–155–0530
Special Need 461–155–0575
Special Need 461–155–0580
Special Need 461–155–0600
Special Need 461–155–0610
Special Need 461–155–0620
Special Need 461–155–0630
Special Need 461–155–0660
Special Need 461–155–0670
Special Need 461–155–0680
Special Need — Supplemental Communication Allowance 461–155–0688
Prescription Drug Co-pay Coverage 461–155–0700
Special Need 461–155–0710
Special Need

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 461-155-0680’s source at or.us

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Original Source: Rule 461-155-0680 — Special Need — Supplemental Communication Allowance; OSIPM, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=461-155-0680 (last accessed Jun. 8, 2021).