Department of Social and Health Services - Vocational Rehabilitation
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 318.6 | 41,806 | 109,830 | 151,636 |
| 2023-25 Maintenance Level | 320.1 | 50,104 | 110,047 | 160,151 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 1.5 | 8,298 | 217 | 8,515 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.47% | 19.8% | 0.20% | 5.6% |
2023 Policy Other Changes |
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| Personal Protective Equipment | 0.0 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Facility One-time Costs | 0.0 | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| 2023 Policy Other Changes Total | 0.0 | 98 | 0 | 98 |
2023 Policy Comp Changes |
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| State Employee Benefits | 0.0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 3,752 | 0 | 3,752 |
| Rep Employee Health Benefits | 0.0 | 122 | 0 | 122 |
| Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention | 0.0 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 402 | 0 | 402 |
| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| Vaccine Booster Incentive | 0.0 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 2023 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 4,405 | 0 | 4,405 |
| Total Policy Changes | 0.0 | 4,503 | 0 | 4,503 |
| 2023-25 Policy Level | 320.1 | 54,607 | 110,047 | 164,654 |
| Difference from 2021-23 | 1.5 | 12,801 | 217 | 13,018 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.47% | 30.6% | 0.20% | 8.6% |
Policy Changes
Personal Protective Equipment
Funding is provided to purchase, store, and distribute personal protective equipment for employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). (General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - Local CRC Oregon, General Fund - State, other funds)
Facility One-time Costs
Funding is provided for one-time relocation and project costs to support the Department of Social and Health Services' leased facilities strategic plan. (General Fund - State, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - Federal, other funds)
State Employee Benefits
Health insurance funding is provided for state employees who are not represented by a union, who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination, or who are not part of the coalition of unions for health benefits. The insurance funding rate is $1,160 per employee per month for fiscal year 2024 and $1,233 per employee per month for fiscal year 2025. (General Fund - State, General Fund - Federal, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, other funds)
WFSE General Government
Funding is provided for a general wage increase of 4%, effective July 1, 2023; a general wage increase of 3%, effective July 1, 2024; targeted job classification base range increases; recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023; shift premium increase for eligible shifts from $1 to $2.50 per eligible hour; a COVID-19 booster incentive of $1,000; supplemental shift premium increases for nurse classifications; 5% premium pay for employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location; and an increase of $250 to the annual lump sum payment for Labor and Industries risk classes 7200/7201. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, other funds)
Rep Employee Health Benefits
This provides health insurance funding as part of the master agreements for employees who bargain for health benefits as part of a coalition of unions. The insurance funding rate is $1,160 per employee per month for fiscal year 2024 and $1,233 per employee per month for fiscal year 2025. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, other funds)
Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention
Funding is provided for recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, other funds)
Non-Rep General Wage Increase
Funding is provided for wage increases for state employees who are not represented by a union or who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination. It is sufficient for a general wage increase of 4 percent, effective July 1, 2023 and a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2024. This item includes both general government and higher education workers. (General Fund - State, General Fund - Federal, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, other funds)
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase
For eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members, this item provides an increase of 3%, up to a maximum of $110 per month. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - State, other funds)
Vaccine Booster Incentive
Funding is provided for a $1,000 lump sum COVID-19 booster incentive for non-represented employees. This funding does not cover institutions of higher education. (General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State, other funds)
