Section 179.731 – Waiver of collection of amount payable.
If the Department of Corrections or the Oregon Health Authority determines that collection of the amount payable under ORS 179.610 to 179.770 for the cost of care of a person would be detrimental to the best interests of the person or the agency, the agency may waive the collection of part or all of the […]
Section 179.740 – Collection from estates; settlement.
(1) The Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority, as appropriate, may file a claim against the decedent’s estate for any unpaid charges under ORS 179.620 (3). This shall be done in the same manner as claims of creditors and with the priorities provided in ORS 115.125. (2) If, […]
Section 179.745 – Title to and transfer of property.
The State of Oregon, by and through the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority, may take title to real and personal property to carry out the provisions of ORS 179.620, 179.653, 179.655 and 179.740. With the written consent of the owner of real property or an authorized representative […]
Section 179.750 – Equal care and services for persons in state institutions.
(1) Discrimination may not be made in the admission, accommodation, care, education or treatment of any person in a state institution because the person does or does not contribute to the cost of the care. (2) Discrimination may not be made in the provision of or access to educational facilities and services and recreational facilities […]
Section 179.770 – Rules; employees.
(1) In accordance with any applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority may adopt any rules necessary to carry out ORS 179.610 to 179.770. (2) Subject to any applicable provision of the State Personnel Relations Law, the agency may employ employees necessary […]
Section 179.620 – Liability of person or estate for cost of care.
(1) A person and the personal estate of the person, or a decedent’s estate, is liable for the full cost of care. Full cost of care is established according to ORS 179.701. (2) While the person is liable for the full cost of care, the maximum amount a person is required to pay toward the […]
Section 179.640 – Determination of ability to pay; rules; financial information; notice; order; hearing; appeal.
(1)(a) The Department of Corrections and the Oregon Health Authority shall establish rules for determining ability to pay for persons in their respective institutions. The rules adopted by each agency shall require, in addition to other relevant factors, consideration of the personal estate, the person’s need for funds for personal support after release, and the […]
Section 179.653 – Unpaid costs as lien on property; order; when appealable.
(1) If any person or authorized representative refuses to pay for the cost of care as ordered by the Department of Corrections or the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 179.640, the amount unpaid plus interest shall be a lien in favor of the State of Oregon. The lien shall arise as each payment is due […]
Section 179.655 – Enforcement of lien; distraint warrant.
(1) If any amount due the Department of Corrections or the Oregon Health Authority for the cost of care of a person is not paid within 30 days after it becomes due, and no provision is made to secure the payment by bond, deposit or otherwise, pursuant to rules adopted by the appropriate agency, the […]
Section 179.660 – Guardian or conservator for estate of person in institution.
If the Department of Corrections or the Oregon Health Authority believes a person at one of its state institutions needs a guardian or conservator, or both, and one has not been appointed, the agency may request that the district attorney institute proper proceedings for this appointment in the court having probate jurisdiction. The county of […]