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ODDS is committed to engaging with individuals, families, providers, and case management partners to gather feedback on policy and guidance proposals.

Policy and Guidance Feedback

ODDS is seeking feedback on the following proposed policies or worker guides. ODDS may include specific questions that will help guide our decision making however, we welcome all constructive feedback for improving our policies and guidance. ODDS will respond to comments and suggestions which will be posted with the final version of the policy or worker guide.

Everyone has a right to know about and use ODDS programs and services. ODDS provides free help. Some examples of the free help ODDS can provide are written materials in other languages, braille, large print, audio, or a format you prefer. If you need help or have questions, please email ​odds.engagement@odhsoha.oregon.gov or call at 503-945-5811. ODDS accepts calls from all forms of relay service. 

What happens to my feedback? 

When the proposal is finalized and published you can find ODDS responses to feedback along with the draft and final guidance on the Archive page

Policy/Worker Guide

Revision to Form CF 1415, ODDS Notification Form for Children Entering Foster Care

Summary: The CF 1415 is a required form that must be completed by the CDDP when enrolling a child in foster care. The form has been updated to provide clarity and align with the change in when Room & Board (R&B) payments are issued (ODDS issues R&B effective the date of placement rather than prior practice of issuing R&B effective the date ODDS becomes rep payee, which takes 30-60 days).

Draft:
• Transmittal: Form CF 1415, ODDS Notification Form for Children Entering Foster Care
• Form CF 1415

Our questions for you:
1. Is the information clear and easy to understand? If not, what suggestions do you have to improve clarity?
2. How does this guidance directly or indirectly impact priority populations including: Tribes; racial, ethnic, and culturally-based communities; women; individuals who identify as LGBTQIA2S+; people with disabilities; religious minorities; veterans; individuals with limited English proficiency; immigrants; or refugees?
3. What specific changes would you recommend to eliminate potential harm or disparities related to service equity?
4. Will this create new work for case management entities?
5. What is the impact on the workload for case management entities?

Deadline: ODDS will be collecting feedback through June 9, 2023. Please send responses to this proposal to ODDS.Engagement@odhsoha.oregon.gov with "Revision to Form CF 1415" as the subject line.

Eligibility Redetermination Extension Timelines

Summary: This Action Request directs CDDPs to complete eligibility redeterminations that were extended during the public health emergency by June 30, 2025.

Draft Transmittal: Eligibility Redetermination Extension Timeline

Our questions for you:
1. Is the timeframe listed in the Action Request reasonable? If not, what would be more reasonable (please be specific)?
2. Is the action expectation and language clear? If not, how could it be more clear?
3. What additional information or details would be helpful?
4. How does this guidance directly or indirectly impact priority populations including: Tribes; racial, ethnic, and culturally-based communities; women; individuals who identify as LGBTQIA2S+; people with disabilities; religious minorities; veterans; individuals with limited English proficiency; immigrants; or refugees?
5. What specific changes would you recommend to eliminate potential harm or disparities related to service equity?
6. Will this create new work for case management entities?
7. What is the impact on the workload for case management entities?

Deadline: ODDS will be collecting feedback through June 13, 2023. Please send responses to this proposal to ODDS.Engagement@odhsoha.oregon.gov with "Eligibility Redetermination Extension Timelines" as the subject line.

Eligibility Redetermination Extension and Prioritization Policy

Summary: This policy replaces APD-PT-20-025, DD-PT-21-008 and DD-PT-21-009, Presumed Eligible and Redetermination Extension - ODDS COVID19 policy, which are now obsolete. The purpose of this policy is to assist CDDP offices to com​plete timely eligibility determinations and request a redetermination extension if required, in order to reduce the number of extensions needed by June 30, 2025 (as indicated in related Action Request).

Draft Transmittal: Eligibility Redetermination Extension and Prioritization

Our questions for you:            

  1. Are the timeframes listed in the policy reasonable? If not, what would be more reasonable (please be specific to which topic and timeline)?
  2. Is the policy expectation and language clear? If not, how could it be more clear?
  3. For expiring Presumed Eligible cases and Redetermination Extensions – is it helpful to have the prioritization recommendations included? If not, what would be more helpful?
  4. Is the guidance for use of the Notice of Pending Status and Notice of Planned Action when an individual is not collaborating to complete a determination practical? If not, what would you recommend?
  5. What additional information or details would be helpful?
  6. How does this guidance directly or indirectly impact priority populations including: Tribes; racial, ethnic, and culturally-based communities; women; individuals who identify as LGBTQIA2S+; people with disabilities; religious minorities; veterans; individuals with limited English proficiency; immigrants; or refugees?
  7. What specific changes would you recommend to eliminate potential harm or disparities related to service equity?
  8. Will this create new work for case management entities
  9. What is the impact on the workload for case management entities?

Deadline: ODDS will be collecting feedback through June 13, 2023. Please send responses to this proposal to ODDS.Engagement@odhsoha.oregon.gov with "Eligibility Redetermination Extension Policy" as the subject line.

ARPA Home Modifications Funding for 24-hour Residential Home Agencies and Adult and Child Foster Home Providers

Summary: ODDS has received ARPA funding to offer home modifications to 24-hour residential home agencies and adult and child foster home providers to make significant repairs and improve accessibility for the homes they own to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in the home and individuals who may live in the home in the future.

Draft Transmittal: ARPA Home Modifications Funding for 24-hour Residential Home Agencies and Adult and Child Foster Homes

Our questions for you:

  1. Is the information clear and understandable for 24-hour residential, adult foster home and child foster home providers? If not, what suggestions do you have to improve clarity?
  2. How does this guidance directly or indirectly impact priority populations including: Tribes; racial, ethnic, and culturally-based communities; women; individuals who identify as LGBTQIA2S+; people with disabilities; religious minorities; veterans; individuals with limited English proficiency; immigrants; or refugees?
  3. What specific changes would you recommend to eliminate potential harm or disparities related to service equity?
  4. Will this create new work for case management entities?
  5. What is the impact on the workload for case management entities?

Deadline: ODDS will be collecting feedback through June 16, 2023. Please send responses to this proposal to ODDS.Engagement@odhsoha.oregon.gov with "ARPA Home Modifications" as the subject line.

Archive

Interested in ODDS responses to previous draft proposals? Visit our archive page for a copy of the proposed guidance, ODDS's responses, and the final document.

Workgroups and Rule Advisory Committees

Visit this section to learn about opportunities to participate in ODDS Workgroups and Rule Advisory Committees.​

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