R527-258-4. Collection from Obligors in Treatment Programs

1. If the obligor is in an in-patient, licensed mental health or substance abuse treatment program for thirty days or more, no collection or enforcement action will be taken to collect the past-due support debt for the duration of the in-patient treatment.

2. If the obligor is in an in-patient, licensed mental health or substance abuse treatment program and notifies ORS/CSS or the office is made aware of the release within 30 days of the release date, the office will only collect current support and one dollar toward the past-due support debt for six months after the in-patient program release date.

3. If the obligor is involved in an out-patient treatment program and notifies ORS/CSS or the office is made aware of the treatment within 30 days of the treatment beginning, the office will only collect current support and one dollar toward the past-due support debt for six months after:

a. the obligor's initial contact with the office, or

b. the office determines that the individual is involved in an out-patient treatment program.

4. ORS/CSS will enforce a support order that requires the obligor to provide medical insurance coverage for the children, if appropriate.