OAR 461-160-0550
Income Deductions; Non-SSI OSIP (except OSIP-EPD) and OSIPM (except OSIPM-EPD) in the Community When There Are No Children in the Household Group

(1)

For purposes of this rule:

(a)

”Ineligible child" means an individual who is:
(A) Unmarried;
(B) Living with a natural or adoptive parent;
(C) Not considered a decision-maker in the household;
(D) Not eligible to receive SSI or TANF benefits, and
(E) Either under the age of 18; or under the age of 22 and attending full-time secondary, postsecondary, or vocational-technical training designed to prepare the individual for employment.
(b) “Ineligible spouse” means a spouse (see OAR 461-001-0000 (Definitions for Chapter 461)) who is not eligible to receive either SSI or TANF benefits.

(2)

This rule is used to calculate adjusted income (see OAR 461-001-0000 (Definitions for Chapter 461)) for individuals in the OSIP (except OSIP-EPD) and OSIPM (except OSIPM-EPD) programs who:

(a)

Live in the community;

(b)

Are not assumed eligible (see OAR 461-135-0010 (Assumed Eligibility for Medical Programs));

(c)

Do not receive home and community-based care (see OAR 461-001-0030 (Definitions; OSIP, OSIPM Long-Term Care or Home and Community-Based Care)); and

(d)

Do not have at least one ineligible child (see subsection (1)(a) of this rule) or child (see OAR 461-001-0000 (Definitions for Chapter 461)) in the household group (see OAR 461-110-0210 (Household Group)).

(3)

For purposes of this rule, and for determining whether an ineligible spouse is included in the financial group (see OAR 461-115-0530), the countable (see OAR 461-001-0000 (Definitions for Chapter 461)) income of the ineligible spouse is further reduced by the following:

(a)

All child support paid by an ineligible spouse to any individual not in the household group.

(b)

The Department deducts the amount of child support paid from unearned income first, and uses any remaining balance to reduce earned income.

(4)

For an individual described in section (2) of this rule with no spouse (see OAR 461-001-0000 (Definitions for Chapter 461)) in the household group, the Department calculates the adjusted income of the individual under section (6) of this rule. If the individual’s adjusted income is equal to or greater than the OSIPM adjusted income standard for a need group of one under OAR 461-155-0250 (Income and Payment Standard; OSIPM), the individual is not eligible for the OSIPM program.

(5)

For an individual described in section (2) of this rule with an ineligible spouse who is in the household group, the Department calculates the adjusted income of the individual under section (6) of this rule first.

(a)

If the individual’s adjusted income is equal to or greater than the OSIPM program adjusted income standard for a need group of one under OAR 461-155-0250 (Income and Payment Standard; OSIPM), the individual is not eligible for the OSIPM program.

(b)

If the individual’s adjusted income is less than the OSIPM program adjusted income standard after completing the calculation referenced in subsection (a) of this section, and the ineligible spouse is in the individual’s financial group, the Department calculates the adjusted income of the financial group under sections (3) and (6) of this rule.

(c)

If the individual’s adjusted income is less than the OSIPM program adjusted income standard after completing the calculation referenced in subsection (a) of this section, and the ineligible spouse is not in the individual’s financial group, the individual meets the income requirements for the OSIPM program.

(6)

To determine adjusted income, deductions from the countable (see OAR 461-001-0000 (Definitions for Chapter 461)) income are made in the following order:

(a)

One standard deduction of $20 from unearned income.

(A)

This deduction may be taken from earned income if the individual or financial group has less than $20 in unearned income.

(B)

This deduction does not apply to a benefit based on need that is totally or partially funded by the federal government or by a nongovernmental agency.

(b)

One standard earned income deduction of $65.

(c)

An income deduction for documented Impairment Related Work Expenses.

(d)

One half of the remaining earned income.

(e)

An income deduction for documented Blind Work Expenses (see OAR 461-001-0000 (Definitions for Chapter 461)).

(f)

Any earned income used to fulfill a plan for self-support approved by the Social Security Administration.

Source: Rule 461-160-0550 — Income Deductions; Non-SSI OSIP (except OSIP-EPD) and OSIPM (except OSIPM-EPD) in the Community When There Are No Children in the Household Group, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=461-160-0550.

461‑160‑0010
Use of Resources in Determining Financial Eligibility 461‑160‑0015
Resource Limits 461‑160‑0030
Overview of Costs 461‑160‑0040
Dependent Care Costs 461‑160‑0055
Medical Costs That Are Deductible 461‑160‑0060
Use of Rounding in Calculating Benefit Amount 461‑160‑0070
Benefits for Less Than a Full Month 461‑160‑0090
Employment and Independence Expenses 461‑160‑0100
How Income Affects Eligibility and Benefits 461‑160‑0140
How Income and Resources are Used to Determine Eligibility and Benefit for EA 461‑160‑0160
Earned Income Deduction 461‑160‑0193
Determining Eligibility and Calculating Payment 461‑160‑0300
Use of Income to Determine Eligibility and Benefits for ERDC 461‑160‑0400
Use of Income to Determine Eligibility and Benefits 461‑160‑0410
Use of Income and Income Deductions When There Are Ineligible or Disqualified Group Members 461‑160‑0415
Medical Deduction 461‑160‑0420
Shelter Cost 461‑160‑0430
Income Deductions 461‑160‑0500
Use of Income to Determine Benefits 461‑160‑0540
Determining Income Eligibility 461‑160‑0550
Income Deductions 461‑160‑0551
Income Deductions 461‑160‑0552
Income Deductions 461‑160‑0570
Excluded Resource 461‑160‑0580
Excluded Resource 461‑160‑0590
Assessment of Resources 461‑160‑0600
Availability of Income 461‑160‑0610
Client Liability 461‑160‑0620
Income Deductions and Client Liability 461‑160‑0630
Deduction for Maintaining a Home 461‑160‑0780
Determining Adjusted Income 461‑160‑0800
Determining Participant Fee 461‑160‑0855
Excluded Resources for Payments Received Under a Qualified Partnership Policy
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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