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67 Chapter 1: Introduction to the Oregon Programs Eligibility Notebook • Section 4: Glossary and acronyms (07/2026) Incapacitated Defined in ORS.125.005 as: “…a condition in which a person’s ability to receive and evaluate information effectively or to communicate decisions is impaired to such an extent that the person presently lacks the capacity to meet the essential requirements for the person’s physical health or safety. “Meeting the essential requirements for physical health and safety” means those actions necessary to provide the health care, food, shelter, clothing, personal hygiene and other care without which serious physical injury or illness is likely to occur.” Indian Country “Indian Country” is a federally defined term that pertains to either specific communities defined by 18 USC 1151 or counties defined by the state and specific to tribal membership. Insurance affordability program A program that is one of the following: (a) Medicaid; (b) CHIP; (c) A program that makes coverage available in a qualified health plan through the FFM with advance payments of the premium tax credit established under section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code available to qualified individuals; (d) A program that makes coverage available in a qualified health plan through the FFM with cost-sharing reductions established under section 1402 of the Affordable Care Act. Insured A person whose life is insured against loss. Insurer-assurer The company or association that contracts with the owner. IPV Intentional program violation Based on ODHS|OHA investigation findings, knowingly providing untrue statements or withholding information needed to determine eligibility or participating in the illegal activity of transferring benefits between individuals. IRS Internal Revenue Service A federal agency responsible for the collection of taxes and enforcement of tax laws. IRWE Impairment Related to Work Expense Costs defined by the SSA that can be used as deductions in calculating adjusted income for OSIPM. To be allowed, the item/service must be related to the impairment and necessary to enable the person to perform their job. ISS In-Home Supplement Special Need A special needs cash payment for individuals receiving SSI and some type of in-home services. JOBS Job Opportunity and Basic Skills Activities that assist Oregonians in securing more stable and family- sustaining employment. It is a non-financial requirement for eligibility for all JOBS eligible adults or teen heads of household in the TANF need group. They agree to work on either employment, family or education goals. Goals include job search, life skills training, drug and alcohol treatment, getting a GED, and more. Oregonians work with their Family Coach to develop goals suited to their families’ needs and desires. They are the experts in their lives.