OAR 582-020-0040: Continuation of Services

The Program may not deny, terminate, suspend, or reduce vocational rehabilitation services being provided to a client, including evaluation and assessment services and individualized plan for employment (IPE) development, pending a resolution through mediation, pending a decision by the Impartial Hearing Officer or Reviewing Official, or pending informal dispute resolution, unless: (1) The client or client's representative requests suspension, reduction, or termination of services pending the outcome of dispute resolution process; or (2) The Program has evidence that the services have been obtained through misrepresentation, fraud, collusion or criminal conduct on the part of the client or the client's representative.