OAR 410-172-0796: Temporary rule language in effect until 02/15/2027. Applying for State Plan Personal Care Program Services

(1) Individuals of any age may apply for the SPPC program services through the Authority. Eligibility is determined based on the criteria described in OAR 410-172-0790(1). (a) If the Authority determines an individual is eligible for the SPPC program as described in 410-172-0790(1), the individual must: (A) Participate in a needs-based assessment performed by the Authority’s IQA as outlined in 410-172-0830; and (B) Be approved to receive SPCC services based on the needs-based assessment. (b) Individuals applying for SPPC services who are not eligible for SPPC through the Authority but meet or may meet one or more of the eligibility requirements in section (2) or (3) below of this rule, may be referred to the Department's Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) or Department's Office of Aging and People with Disabilities (APD). (2) An individual with an intellectual or developmental disability eligible for or receiving services through ODDS, a Community Developmental Disability Program (CDDP), or Support Services Brokerage as described in OAR 411-034-0035 may apply for SPCC services through the local CDDP or the local support services brokerage. (3) An older adult or an adult with a disability eligible for or receiving case management services from APD or Area Agency on Aging (AAA) as described in OAR 411-034-0035 may apply for SPPC services through the local APD or AAA office.