Or. Admin. Code § 419-300-0020

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 419-300-0020 - Registration

All referral agents must apply to be registered with the Department as a referral agent prior to making a program referral.

(1) APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION:

(a) Application for registration must be made to the Department on forms prescribed by the Department. The application must include:

(A) The registration fee as described in section (2) of this rule;

(B) The disclosure as described in OAR 419-300-0030.

(C) General liability insurance requirements, as described in OAR 419-300-0050; and

(D) Background check requirements as described in OAR 419-300-0040.

(E) A valid e-mail address.

(F) A copy of the referral agent's complete personnel list with job titles, and organization chart.

(G) Other documents or information requested by the Department.

(b) The application is not considered complete until the Department receives all the required information and the registration fee.

(c) The application for registration must identify an individual who is responsible for the application, and be signed by the individual or their designee.

(d) Registration must be renewed with the Department every two years.

(2) REGISTRATION FEE:

(a) The initial application for registration must be accompanied by a fee of $325.00.

(b) After the initial application registration, subsequent renewal fee shall be $325.00.

(3) ISSUANCE OF REGISTRATION:

(a) The Department shall issue a certificate of registration once the applicant has:

(A) Submitted a completed application, disclosure, proof of general liability insurance requirements, proof of completed and approved background check requirements, any other required information; and

(B) Met all other requirements as described by these rules.

(b) The certificate of registration issued by the Department will identify the person as a referral agent and will include the following:

(A) Name and address of the person to be registered; and

(B) Effective date of the registration; and

(C) Following statement in a location that is noticeable and bold typeface: "A certificate of registration does not constitute recommendation or endorsement of the referral agent by the Department of Human Services, and this registration does not evidence the accuracy or completeness of the information set forth in the disclosure."

Or. Admin. Code § 419-300-0020

DHS 7-2024, renumbered from 407-049-0020, filed 03/01/2024, effective 3/1/2024; OTIS 3-2024, minor correction filed 03/01/2024, effective 3/1/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 409.050, ORS 419B.005 to 419B.050 & ORS 418.351 to 418.357

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 409.050