1. (1) Except as provided in section (2) of this rule:

   1. (a) Vocational rehabilitation maintenance payments for food, shelter and clothing are counted as unearned income.
   2. (b) In the SNAP program, a training allowance or stipend from a vocational rehabilitation program is treated as earned income. For all other programs, a training allowance or stipend is treated as unearned income.
   3. (c) Educational income not covered under subsection (b) of this section is treated as provided in OAR 461-145-0150.

   4. (d) Vocational rehabilitation payments for special itemized needs connected with the evaluation, planning or placement activity are treated as a reimbursement (see OAR 461-145-0440). These payments include payments for:

      1. (A) Child care.
      2. (B) Clothing.
      3. (C) Second residence.
      4. (D) Special diet.
      5. (E) Transportation.
2. (2) Benefits from the United States Veterans Administration are treated as provided in OAR 461-145-0580.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 411.060, 411.070, 411.816, 414.042 & 412.049

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 411.060, 411.070, 411.816, 414.042 & 412.049

History

SSP 8-2008, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-08
AFS 5-2002, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-02
AFS 80-1989, f. 12-21-89, cert. ef. 2-1-90