OAR 413-330-1125: Insurance

Nontraditional contractor insurance requirements. (1) Automobile Insurance (a) If a nontraditional contractor is providing a service that requires transporting the child or young adult in an automobile, ODHS Child Welfare requires the nontraditional contractor to provide proof of: (A) A valid Oregon driver's license; and (B) Automobile liability coverage that has limits not less than required by ORS 806.060 or the limits required by the contract, whichever is greater. The nontraditional contractor must have automobile insurance in effect during the entire term of the FOCUS short-form contract. (b) If the nontraditional contractor does not meet the above requirements, they must provide an alternate plan for transportation. This plan, which may include options such as public transportation or ride-share usage, must be approved in advance by both the child or young adult’s caseworker and FOCUS Contract Administrator. (2) The Department of Administrative Services Risk Management may by policy provide liability insurance coverage to FOCUS Program nontraditional contractors.