OAR 411-016-0180. Home Modifications and Provider Qualifications

(1) Home modifications may be authorized for OPI-M eligible individuals whose circumstances meet the consumer environmental modifications criteria in OAR 411-035-0055. (2) Home modifications must be eligible environmental modifications described in OAR 411-035-0060. (a) An individual or the individual’s representative may request home modifications listed in OAR 411-035-0060 if needed to assist with the performance of an ADL or IADL, for the health and safety of the individual or to reduce the need for the assistance of a paid caregiver. (b) An individual or the individual’s representative must make requests to the Services Case Manager and provide any requested documentation of the unmet needs that will be addressed by the modification. (c) The Department will make all decisions on home modification exception requests. (3) Home modification providers must meet the environmental modifications provider qualifications and requirements in OAR 411-035-0065.