411.010 Definitions

As used in this chapter and in other statutes providing for assistance and services to needy persons, unless the context or a specially applicable statutory definition requires otherwise:

(1) “General assistance” means assistance or service of any character provided to needy persons not otherwise provided for to the extent of such need and the availability of funds, including medical, surgical and hospital or other remedial care.

(2) “Public assistance” means the following types of assistance:

(a) Temporary assistance for needy families granted under ORS 412.001 (Definitions) to 412.069 (Appeal from denial of or failure to act on application or from modification or cancellation of aid) ;

(b) General assistance granted under ORS 411.710 (Basis for granting general assistance) to 411.730 (Application for general assistance) or 411.752 (General assistance project established) ;

(c) Assistance provided by the Oregon Supplemental Income Program;

(d) General assistance other than general assistance granted under ORS 411.710 (Basis for granting general assistance) to 411.730 (Application for general assistance) or 411.752 (General assistance project established) ; and

(e) Any other functions, except the administration of medical assistance by the Oregon Health Authority, that may be delegated to the Director of Human Services by or in accordance with federal and state laws. [Amended by 1961 c.620 §1; 1963 c.599 §1; 1965 c.556 §15; 1969 c.597 §228; 1971 c.779 §7; 1973 c.464 §1; 1997 c.581 §4; 2005 c.381 §4; 2011 c.720 §90; 2013 c.688 §32; 2015 c.70 §5; 2016 c.93 §3]

Source: Section 411.010 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).