ORS 411.404: Determination of eligibility for medical assistance; rules.

(1) The Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority shall determine eligibility for medical assistance according to criteria prescribed by rule and in accordance with the requirements for securing federal financial participation in the costs of administering Titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act. (2) Rules adopted under this section may not require any needy person over 65 years of age, as a condition of entering or remaining in a hospital, nursing home or other congregate care facility, to sell any real property normally used as the person’s home. [Formerly 414.042; 2011 c.602 §34; 2011 c.720 §103; 2013 c.14 §5; 2013 c.688 §43]