(1) The Oregon Supplemental Income Program shall:
(a) Provide supplemental cash payments to recipients of Supplemental Security Income; and
(b) Grant special need allowances for one-time or ongoing needs.
(2) The program shall grant assistance to eligible persons who are blind, have disabilities or are 65 years of age or older. Persons granted assistance under this section shall receive medical assistance as defined in ORS 414.025.
(3) The program shall grant assistance according to the rules of the Department of Human Services and on the basis of need, taking into account the income and resources available to the applicant or recipient. [2005 c.381 §3; 2007 c.70 §188]
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