Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 582 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES
Below is a clean, link-free overview of Oregon Administrative Rules, Chapter 582 (Department of Human Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Services). The chapter is organized into multiple divisions that define the structure and standards of vocational rehabilitation in Oregon.
📘 Chapter 582 – DHS Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Division 1 – Definitions (§ 582‑001‑0003 to 582‑001‑0010)
Defines key terms such as “applicant,” “assistive technology,” “vocational rehabilitation services,” “individualized plan for employment,” and more
Division 10 – State Standards for Providers of Community Rehabilitation Services (§ 582‑010‑0005 to 582‑010‑0030)
Sets quality and practice standards for community vendors providing vocational rehabilitation services
Division 20 – Dispute Resolution and Review of Determinations (§ 582‑020‑0005 to 582‑020‑0125)
Establishes formal procedures for resolving client disputes (e.g., denial, eligibility, order of selection) through informal resolution, mediation, impartial due process hearings, officer selection, evidence, hearings, decisions, and appeals
Division 30 – Confidentiality of Client Information (§ 582‑030‑0000 to 582‑030‑0050)
Protects client privacy and outlines protocols for the release of information (oregon.public.law).
Division 50 – Referral, Application & Eligibility (§ 582‑050‑0000 to 582‑050‑0060)
Details the process for referral, application, eligibility criteria, and assessment procedures
Division 60 – Termination of Services (§ 582‑060‑0010 to 582‑060‑0020)
Specifies grounds and procedures for terminating services: (a) due to ineligibility; (b) after services commence
Division 70 – Standards & Payment Rates (§ 582‑070‑0010 to 582‑070‑0044)
Outlines expectations for service delivery and sets rate payment standards
Division 75 – Rates of Payment – Medical (§ 582‑075‑0010 to 582‑075‑0040)
Defines medical-related payment structures for vocational services
Division 80 – Vendor Selection Policies (§ 582‑080‑0010 to 582‑080‑0050)
Describes vendor procurement, selection processes, and conflict-of-interest rules .
Division 85 – Standards for Independent Living Service Providers (§ 582‑085‑0004 to 582‑085‑0005)
Sets minimal requirements for independent living vendors
Division 90 – Certification of Disability (§ 582‑090‑0010 to 582‑090‑0030)
Defines medical and other criteria used to confirm a disability for program eligibility
Division 100 – Order of Selection (§ 582‑100‑0000 to 582‑100‑0040)
Specifies criteria and procedures for prioritizing clients when services are limited. For example, Rule § 582‑100‑0005 allows activation of an order of selection based on resource constraints, after consultation with the State Rehabilitation Council, typically before each fiscal year
Division 115 – Services for Subminimum-Wage Workers with Disabilities (§ 582‑115‑0005 to 582‑115‑0070)
Sets protections and standards for those earning less than minimum wage
Division 150 – Transition Services for Students & Youth with Disabilities (§ 582‑150‑0005 to 582‑150‑0080)
Outlines coordinated services and training to help disabled youth transition into employment or further education
Division 190 – Employer Services and Training (§ 582‑190‑0005)
Defines support services and training that vocational rehabilitation provides to employers .
⚖️ Summary
Chapter 582 serves as a comprehensive framework for vocational rehabilitation in Oregon, addressing:
Definitions and key terms (§ 1).
Provider standards for agencies and vendors (§ 10, 85).
Client protections through dispute resolution and privacy (§ 20, 30).
Eligibility and access mechanisms (§ 50, 60).
Service delivery rules, including quality, payments, and vendor policies (§ 70–80, 75).
Special categories such as subminimum‑wage clients (§ 115) and youth transitions (§ 150).
Priority systems for service delivery under limited resources (§ 100).
Employer engagement supports (§ 190).
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