OAR 333-022-1030: CareAssist: Application Process

(1) An individual may apply for CAREAssist benefits by completing a form prescribed by the Authority and providing the documentation as instructed in the application so that the Authority can verify that the applicant: (a) Has tested positive for HIV or has AIDS; and (b) Has a monthly income based on family size at or below 550 percent of the FPL; and (c) Is a resident of Oregon. (2) An applicant must sign an authorization that permits the Authority to contact and exchange information with the applicant’s health care providers, insurers, and any other individual or entity necessary to determine the applicant’s eligibility for CAREAssist, process payments and facilitate care coordination for the client.