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32 Chapter 1: Introduction to the Oregon Programs Eligibility Notebook • Section 1: Intent and overview of programs (07/2026) during crisis or emergent situations when other resources are not available. TA-DVS is used to help the domestic violence survivor and their children address their safety concerns and stabilize their living situation, thus reducing the likelihood of the survivor returning to the abuser. The most common need for TA-DVS is when the domestic violence survivor flees the abuser. The worker’s role is to help determine eligibility for the TA-DVS program, help the survivor identify safety risks, refer them to domestic violence advocates and community resources that may address those needs, and provide financial assistance to help the survivor and the children remain free from abuse. The TA-DVS program supports domestic violence survivors by providing temporary financial assistance to flee from and remain free from domestic violence. Domestic violence is the occurrence of one or more of the following acts between family members, intimate partners or household members: • Attempting to cause or intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing physical injury or emotional, mental or verbal abuse • Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly placing an individual in fear of imminent serious physical injury • Committing sexual abuse in any degree as defined in Chapter 163 of the Oregon Revised Statutes • Using coercive or controlling behavior. Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) Starting in 1988, the federal government created a group of programs called the Medicare Savings Programs. These programs provide Medicaid benefits that are related to the receipt of Medicare benefits. Medicare is a federal medical benefits program that is administered by CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), which contracts with intermediaries such as Blue Cross or Aetna; it is not administered by the state like Medicaid. There are four types of Medicare: • Medicare Part A which covers hospitalization; • Medicare Part B which covers doctor bills and outpatient treatment; • Medicare Part C which are the Medicare Advantage plans available in many areas. People with Medicare Parts A and B can choose to receive all their health care services through one of these provider organizations; and • Medicare Part D which covers most prescription drugs. Some recipients are required to pay a premium for Medicare Part A and there is always a premium for Medicare Part B. Currently there are three Medicare Savings Programs in Oregon: • Qualified Medicare Beneficiary – QMB is a program that offers limited medical coverage to individuals who are receiving Medicare Part A or who could be enrolled in Medicare Part A and whose income is at or below 100% of the federal poverty level (FPL). Eligible individuals will have their Medicare Part A and Part B premiums paid as well as co-insurance and deductibles for Medicare covered services, up to ODHS|OHA’s fee schedule. This program does not cover any Part D costs.