Need Group
(1) The "need group" consists of the individuals whose basic and special needs are used in determining eligibility
(see OAR 461-001-0000) and benefit level.
(2) In the Emergency Assistance (EA) program, the need group consists of the members of the financial group
(see OAR 461-110-0530) who meet all nonfinancial eligibility requirements, except that members disqualified for an intentional program violation
(see OAR 461-195-0601) are not in the need group.
(3) In the Medicare Savings Programs
(see OAR 461-001-0000) and Oregon Supplemental Income Program Medical-Employed Persons with Disabilities (OSIPM-EPD), the need group consists of each member of the financial group .
(4) In the Oregon Supplemental Income Program Medical (OSIPM) (except OSIPM-EPD):