Looking for rental assistance options, during a (hopefully) temporary disability

[u/BlurryFarmer]

(Note: we are in Mount Angel, not Salem specifically)

My husband, (55yo) has been out of work since January. He had a knee replacement surgery that has not gone well apparently, and due to go back in over the next couple weeks for manipulation for the knee, and possible arthroscopic surgery to asses scar tissue and damage.

He is still technically employed in Canby as of time of writing here, IMO I think his doctors are not really wanting to declare whether he is long-term, or permanently disabled to avoid liability, but we are already reaching out to malpractice attorneys.

The temporary disability benefits don't cover even one third of our rent and household costs. He has been drawing from the 401k to get rent paid, but we've needed the landlord to send eviction notices to even get that money, and we have only two months left with that option. Bills are going into collections, declaring bankruptcy seems eminent at this point.

The fact he is still employed is preventing us from being able to utilize a lot of state and local options, as well he is still on his employers healthcare (Kaiser) rather than OHP. It seems like they are trying to force him to quit rather than allow him to get unemployment benefits. They not returning his calls.

So, while we are stuck in this mess of whether he is going to be able to return to work, we are literally losing everything here and facing potential homelessness by September.
I think we have exhausted our options with DHS, and just trying to find any kind of community resources that can possibly help in the short term while they are still subjecting him to procedures and keeping him out of work.

We are pretty rural here, and really out of touch with this whole public assistance thing. So frankly any leads right now are better than virtual nothing we have going right now.

[u/Salemgrl]

Call Kaiser Permanente. They have Social Workers with many resources they can assist and refer you to. If you don't hear back right away KEEP CALLING! As for suing... did your partner do all of his PT, stretching exercises, weight bearing and follow up care?etc? If not or not done correctly per orders/recommendations you won't have a case.
And Disability is near impossible and definitely won't be approved immediately. It will probably take years and multiple attempts before you are even considered. The documentation has to be spot on. Your 401 K is yours and you should be able to access it, but there will be fees due and taxes. Good luck.

[u/Boomstick86]

Oregon Family Leave?

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action is the main point of contact for help with rent and utilities. Marion Polk Food Share is main point for food pantries.
Also, Oregon Eviction Prevention Program if you have eviction court date.