OAR 411-016-0000: Purpose

The purpose of the Oregon Project Independence-Medicaid program is to: (1) Provide limited, non-medical assistance to delay or prevent the need for full Medicaid long term services and supports under Oregon’s 1915(c) waiver authority or any other state plan authorities; (2) Optimize and maintain an eligible individual’s personal resources and natural supports; (3) Provide access to limited, preventive in-home services to older adults and adults with disabilities who require assistance with activities of daily living; and (4) Develop and maintain the ability of individual, using natural supports, to meet their personal needs and support the health and well-being of unpaid caregivers to sustain caregiving relationships.