Assets; Income and Resources

(1) An available asset, either income or a resource, is categorized as either excluded or countable (defined in OAR 461-001-0000).

(2) The availability of resources is covered in OAR 461-140-0020.

(3) The availability of income is covered in OAR 461-140-0040.

(4) Excluded assets are identified in the rules in this chapter (see divisions 140 and 145 in particular) and are not considered when an individual's eligibility and benefit level are determined.

(5) For Medicare Savings Programs

(see OAR 461-001-0000) and Oregon Supplemental Income Program Medical (OSIPM), an asset excluded pursuant to a rule in OAR Chapter 461 remains excluded as long as the asset is used in a manner consistent with the rule that provided the exclusion.

(6) An available asset not specifically excluded is countable, and its value is used in determining the eligibility and benefit level of an individual.

(7) An asset may not be counted as a resource and as income in the same month.