How is it fair that the state can take away money from disabilty awards that is owed to the person to pay back money that was given to the state to help low income families but no one else has to payback from the same program. They took 11,000 from me for getting 200 a month 8 months or less of... Read more »
Her home is paid off and one adult child lives with her.
answered on Mar 20, 2023
The state does not take anyone's home. However, if someone who lives in Oregon receives Medicaid to pay for their long-term care then their estate must repay the State after their death when possible (estate recovery). Since your mother has an adult child who lives with her it is possible... Read more »
Tribal Pension not recognized as income and therefore cannot be used as a income disqualifier for Social Security Benefits- pursuant to findings in order determined by Administrative Law Judge.
Other tribal members do not have their Tribal Pension used as a disqualifier for benefits only... Read more »
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answered on Mar 16, 2023
If you believe that you are being discriminated against based on your name or any other protected characteristic, you may have legal options available to you.
One possible option is to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the appropriate state agency,... Read more »
answered on Jan 17, 2023
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. At this point, one option is to reach out to law firms to see if it's possible to set up a free initial consult to briefly discuss. In addition to your own attorney searches, you... Read more »
I've been working at my current position for over a year now. I am constantly bullied, harassed, and intimidated by coworker and a higherup. I have reported this several times, but nothing has been done. When I have had meetings to explain why I feel I am being treated poorly, it is blamed on... Read more »
answered on Feb 6, 2022
Potentially. Eligibility after quitting is never a sure thing, and ultimately it will be up to an administrative law judge. You will have to prove you had no choice but to quit.
My wife and I recently relocated from Portland to Palm Springs. For the past 4 years my wife has acted as the Power of Attorney for her elderly aunt who has no kids and only a brother and sister who have been unable to care for her. My wife coordinated the placement of her in a care facility as she... Read more »
answered on Dec 10, 2019
It's possible that Medicaid will see paying for your travel as a valid expense as long as it benefited your aunt and was not just for a visit. You will also have to check your Power of Attorney to make sure it authorizes you to make this kind of purchase. You would likely benefit from an... Read more »
answered on Sep 30, 2016
I don't know if there is a specific law on this but here are some links that lead me to believe that age 14 or older might be safe:
This article says you can't leave a child 10 or younger alone - so that age or younger would not qualify to babysit.... Read more »
She is currently on SSI. Her finances used to be taken care of by Whatcom Financial but once they had saved a small reserve for her she fired them and spent the money. She is out of groceries currently. She has homecare thru the state and Catholic Services. Her son lives with her as her... Read more »
answered on Feb 5, 2016
Chances are good that unless you or your brother or someone else care enough to apply for a guardianship or custodianship over her, there's not much that can be done to prevent her from having a rough life. You might want to talk with a local attorney about persuading her to come out to visit... Read more »
Even if churches don't have to pay unemployment tax, shouldn't my friend be able to collect unemployment?
answered on Oct 23, 2015
Perhaps. She should check with the agency that handles UI claims in her state.
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