As used in this chapter and in other statutes providing for assistance and services to needy persons, unless the context or a specially applicable statutory definition requires otherwise: (1) “General assistance” means assistance or service of any character provided to needy persons not otherwise provided for to the extent of such need and the availability […]
Subject to ORS 417.300 and 417.305, the Department of Human Services shall adopt and enforce rules necessary to ensure full compliance with federal and state laws relating to public assistance programs and functions administered by the department. [Amended by 1969 c.597 §229; 1971 c.319 §8; subsection (2) enacted as 1971 c.779 §72; 1977 c.267 §17; […]
[1979 c.834 §2; 2001 c.900 §218; renumbered 411.970 in 2009]
(1) The Department of Human Services shall adopt by rule statewide uniform standards for all public assistance programs and shall effect uniform observance of the rules throughout the state. (2) In establishing uniform statewide standards for public assistance, the department, within the limits of available funds, shall: (a) Take into consideration all basic requirements for […]
(1) As used in this section “policy change” includes any change in the operation of public assistance programs that affects recipients adversely in any substantial manner, including but not limited to the denial, reduction, modification or delay of benefits. “Policy change” does not include any procedural change that affects internal management but does not adversely […]
(1) There is established the Family Services Review Commission consisting of no more than 16 members. The members shall be appointed by the Governor for a term of four years. In making the appointments, the Governor shall consider individuals who are or have participated in programs administered by the Department of Human Services and individuals […]
