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. (1) The client or client's representative requests suspension, reduction, or termination of services pending the outcome of dispute resolution process; or
2. (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.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 344.530 & 344.590

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 344.530 & ORS 344.540 & 344.590

History

VRS 1-2023, amend filed 03/31/2023, effective 04/14/2023
VRS 3-2020, amend filed 02/21/2020, effective 03/06/2020
VRS 1-2004, f. & cert. ef. 1-30-04
VRD 4-1997, f. & cert. ef. 11-20-97