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461-175-0205 Notice Situation; Benefits for Less Than 30 Days To end benefits if a client receives them for less than 30 days, send the following notice: (1) For all programs except SNAP, a basic decision notice. (2) For SNAP: (a) A basic notice if the information on ending benefits is included in the initial approval notice; (b) In all other situations, a timely continuing benefit decision notice. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 411, 414, 416 & 418 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 411.060 History: AFS 80-1989, f. 12-21-89, cert. ef. 2-1-90
461-175-0224 Notice Situation; Changes in Housing Arrangements that Cause Decreases; GA In the GA program, no decision notice (see OAR 461-001-0000) is required under the following circumstances: (1) The Department reduces housing assistance payments because a change in housing arrangements results in decreased rent. (2) The Department ends housing assistance payments due to a loss of housing. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 409.050, 411.095 & 411.040 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 409.010, 411.095 & 411.040 History: SSP 33-2017, adopt filed 12/08/2017, effective 01/01/2018
461-175-0225 Notice Situation; Institution/Income and Resource Allowances If an institutionalized spouse is determined eligible for OSIPM, or upon request by either spouse, or a person acting on behalf of either spouse, send a basic decision notice to each spouse or each person’s authorized representative, containing all the following: (1) The amount of the community spouse’s income allowance. (2) The amount of income allowances for family members. (3) The method for computing the income allowances for the community spouse and family members. (4) The amount of the community spouse’s resource allowance. (5) The method for computing the community spouse’s resource allowance. (6) Either spouse’s right to a hearing regarding ownership or availability of income or resources, and the determination of the community spouse’s income or resource allowance. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 411.060, 411.070 & 411.404 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183.415, 411.060, 411.070 & 411.404 History: AFS 80-1989, f. 12-21-89, cert. ef. 2-1-90
461-175-0240 Notice Situation; Lump-Sum If a financial group (see OAR 461-110-0530) receives lump-sum income that will make the financial group ineligible or cause a reduction in benefits: (1) The Department will deny benefits to an applicant and send a basic decision notice (see OAR 461-001-0000). (2) If a benefit group (see OAR 461-110-0750) is receiving benefits, the Department will stop or reduce them and: (a) If the action is based on changes reported on the Periodic Report form, send a continuing benefit decision notice (see OAR 461-001-0000). (b) If the action is not based on changes reported on the Periodic Report form, send a timely continuing benefit decision notice (see OAR 461-001-0000). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 411.060, 411.095 & 411.816 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 411.060, 411.095 & 411.816 History: SSP 47-2022, amend filed 09/20/2022, effective 09/27/2022 SSP 33-2022, temporary amend filed 03/31/2022, effective 04/01/2022 through 09/27/2022 SSP 31-2016, f. & cert. ef. 9-1-16 SSP 25-2016(Temp), f. 6-30-16, cert. ef. 7-1-16 thru 12-27-16 SSP 32-2010, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-10 SSP 26-2008, f. 12-31-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09 SSP 20-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-03 AFS 24-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-1-01 AFS 13-1994, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-94 AFS 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-94 AFS 19-1993, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-93 AFS 12-1993, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-93 AFS 20-1992, f. 7-31-92, cert. ef. 8-1-92 AFS 80-1989, f. 12-21-89, cert. ef. 2-1-90
461-175-0250 Notice Situation; Mass Changes (1) If benefits are reduced or closed to reflect cost-of-living adjustments in benefits or other mass change under a program operated by a federal agency or to reflect a mass change to payments in a program operated by the Department: (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the type of decision notice (see OAR 461-001-0000) used is the same as otherwise applies to the reduction or closure of benefits under the rules of this division. (b) In the SNAP program, a continuing benefits decision notice (see OAR 461-001-0000) may be used if the rules in this division of rules would otherwise require a timely continuing benefits decision notice (see OAR 461-001-0000). (c) OAR 461-175-0010(2) and (3) modify the content requirements for the decision notice that apply to other decision notices under OAR 461-175-0010(1). (2) In the SNAP program, no decision notice is required when the Department makes the following mass changes: (a) An annual adjustment to income limits, the shelter deduction, or the standard deduction. (b) An annual adjustment to a standard utility allowance. (3) In the SNAP program, notwithstanding any other rule in chapter 461, when the federal government changes a benefit or standard that results in the suspension or closure of SNAP benefits for the entire caseload or a significant portion of the caseload of recipients in Oregon: (a) No decision notice is required. The Department and the Authority are not required to mail a notice of intended action. (b) The Department publicizes the change using one or more of the following methods: (A) Informing the public through the news media. (B) Placing posters in the offices that serve affected recipients, in the locations where SNAP is issued, and at other sites frequented by SNAP clients. (C) Mailing a general notice to the households of affected recipients. (c) There is no right to hearing to merely dispute this federally required suspension or closure of benefits and no right to continuing benefits. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 409.050, 411.060, 411.816, 412.014 & 412.049 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 409.010, 411.060, 411.816, 412.014 & 412.049 History: SSP 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 1-1-16 SSP 41-2010, f. 12-30-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11 SSP 26-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-16-10 thru 2-12-11 SSP 7-2007, f. 6-29-07, cert. ef. 7-1-07 SSP 20-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-03 SSP 15-2006, f. 12-29-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07 SSP 22-2004, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-04 AFS 8-1998, f. 4-28-98, cert. ef. 5-1-98 AFS 5-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-11-98 thru 5-31-98 AFS 4-1998, f. 2-25-98, cert. ef. 3-1-98 AFS 13-1994, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-94 AFS 80-1989, f. 12-21-89, cert. ef. 2-1-90
461-175-0270 Notice Situation; Simplified Reporting System (SRS) or Transitional Benefit Alternative (TBA) (1) When the Department takes action on information reported on the Periodic Report form, the Department sends a continuing benefit decision notice (see OAR 461-001-0000) for individuals in the OSIP, OSIPM, QMB, REF, REFM, SNAP, and TANF programs. The notice includes the amount of income used to determine the benefits or ineligibility. (2) For all changes not reported on the Periodic Report form, which result in a closure or reduction in benefits, the Department sends a timely continuing benefit decision notice . (3) When the Department changes the reporting system from one reporting system to another reporting system, the Department provides a continuing benefit decision notice if the change occurs at a time other than at the start of a certification period (see OAR 461-001-0000). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 411.060, 411.070, 411.095, 411.111, 411.404, 411.816 & 412.049 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 411.060, 411.070, 411.095, 411.111, 411.404, 411.816 & 412.049 History: SSP 20-2023, amend filed 06/22/2023, effective 07/01/2023 SSP 47-2022, amend filed 09/20/2022, effective 09/27/2022 SSP 33-2022, temporary amend filed 03/31/2022, effective 04/01/2022 through 09/27/2022 SSP 38-2013, f. 12-31-13, cert. ef. 1-1-14 SSP 30-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-1-13 thru 3-30-14 SSP 32-2010, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-10 SSP 5-2010, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-10 SSP 38-2009, f. 12-31-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10 SSP 28-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-09 SSP 26-2008, f. 12-31-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09 SSP 14-2007, f. 12-31-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08 SSP 4-2007, f. 3-30-07, cert. ef. 4-1-07 SSP 20-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-03 SSP 13-2003, f. 6-12-03, cert. ef. 6-16-03 AFS 3-2000, f. 1-31-00, cert. ef. 2-1-00 AFS 23-1994, f. 9-29-94, cert. ef. 10-1-94 AFS 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-94 AFS 19-1993, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-93 AFS 12-1993, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-93 AFS 20-1992, f. 7-31-92, cert. ef. 8-1-92 AFS 12-1990, f. 3-30-90, cert. ef. 4-1-90 AFS 80-1989, f. 12-21-89, cert. ef. 2-1-90
461-175-0280 Notice Situation; Failure to Submit Periodic Report; SNAP In the SNAP program: (1) The Department sends a continuing benefit decision notice when a benefit group in Simplified Reporting System (SRS) fails to return a complete (see OAR 461-170-0101) Periodic Report form by the due date. The notice informs the benefit group that: (a) The Periodic Report form was not received by the due date. (b) The benefit group has until the end of the continued due month (see OAR 461-170-0101) to provide the Periodic Report form to receive non-prorated benefits for the reinstate month (see OAR 461-170-0101). (c) If the Periodic Report form is not received by the Department by the last day of the continued due month , SNAP program benefits will be closed effective the last day of the continued due month . (2) The Department sends a continuing benefit decision notice (see OAR 461-001-0000) to close benefits when the benefit group fails to return a complete Periodic Report form by the due date. The SNAP program benefits will be closed effective the last day of the continued due month . (3) The Department allows a reinstate month during which a benefit group may submit a complete Periodic Report form and have the SNAP certification period reinstated. A complete Periodic Report form received after the last day of the reinstate month shall not reinstate SNAP benefits. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 409.050, 411.060, 411.070, 411.095 & 411.816 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 409.050, 411.060, 411.070, 411.095, 411.816, ORS 409.010, 409.610, 411.087, 411.825 & 411.837 History: SSP 20-2023, amend filed 06/22/2023, effective 07/01/2023 SSP 47-2022, amend filed 09/20/2022, effective 09/27/2022 SSP 33-2022, temporary amend filed 03/31/2022, effective 04/01/2022 through 09/27/2022 SSP 23-2015, f. 9-28-15, cert. ef. 10-1-15 SSP 32-2010, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-10 SSP 28-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-09 SSP 5-2009, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-09 SSP 26-2008, f. 12-31-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09 SSP 20-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-03 AFS 10-2002, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-02 AFS 3-2000, f. 1-31-00, cert. ef. 2-1-00 AFS 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-94 AFS 12-1993, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-93 AFS 20-1992, f. 7-31-92, cert. ef. 8-1-92 AFS 12-1990, f. 3-30-90, cert. ef. 4-1-90 AFS 80-1989, f. 12-21-89, cert. ef. 2-1-90
461-175-0290 Notice Situation; Overpayment Repayment When benefits are reduced for recovery of an overpayment (see OAR 461-195-0551) a timely continuing benefit decision notice (see OAR 461-001-0000) is sent for the first month of the reduction. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 411.060, 411.070, 411.816, 412.014 & 412.049 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 411.060, 411.070, 411.816, 412.014 & 412.049 History: SSP 35-2011, f. 12-27-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12 AFS 28-1992, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-92 AFS 30-1990, f. 12-31-90, cert. ef. 1-1-91 AFS 80-1989, f. 12-21-89, cert. ef. 2-1-90
461-175-0305 Notice Situation; Removing an Individual from a Benefit Group; REF, REFM, SNAP, TANF (1) To remove an individual from a benefit group (see OAR 461-110-0750), the following notices are used: (a) A continuing benefit decision notice (see OAR 461-001-0000) is used when the removal is based on information reported on the Periodic Report form. (b) A timely continuing benefit decision notice (see OAR 461-001-0000) is used when the removal is not based on the Periodic Report form. (2) In the TANF program, if a child (see OAR 461-001-0000) is removed from the benefit group as a result of a court order or a voluntary placement in foster care by the child's caretaker relative (see OAR 461-001-0000), a basic decision notice (see OAR 461-001-0000) is used. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 411.060, 411.095, 411.404, 411.816 & 412.049 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 411.060, 411.095, 411.404, 411.816 & 412.049 History: SSP 20-2023, amend filed 06/22/2023, effective 07/01/2023 SSP 47-2022, amend filed 09/20/2022, effective 09/27/2022 SSP 33-2022, temporary amend filed 03/31/2022, effective 04/01/2022 through 09/27/2022 SSP 38-2015, f. 12-25-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 SSP 38-2013, f. 12-31-13, cert. ef. 1-1-14 SSP 30-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-1-13 thru 3-30-14 SSP 32-2010, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-10 SSP 26-2008, f. 12-31-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09 SSP 10-2007, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-07 SSP 23-2003, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-03 SSP 20-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-03 AFS 10-2002, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-02 AFS 10-1995, f. 3-30-95, cert. ef. 4-1-95 AFS 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-94 AFS 12-1993, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-93 AFS 20-1992, f. 7-31-92, cert. ef. 8-1-92 AFS 30-1990, f. 12-31-90, cert. ef. 1-1-91
461-175-0310 Notice Situation; Asset Transfer Disqualification (1) When the Department proposes to disqualify a filing group (see OAR 461-110-0310) because of a disqualifying transfer of assets (see OAR 461-140-0210), the following notice is sent: (a) For new applicants, a basic decision notice (see OAR 461-001-0000). (b) For ongoing clients, a timely continuing benefit decision notice (see OAR 461-001-0000). (2) A notice required by this rule includes the amount of uncompensated value used in the eligibility determination and the period of ineligibility caused by the transfer. (3) In the OSIP and OSIPM programs, the notice must also include: (a) The action that resulted in the disqualification; and (b) Information that the individual, or the facility in which the individual resides (on behalf of the individual), may apply for a waiver of the disqualification on the basis of undue hardship. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 409.050, 410.070, 411.060, 411.070, 411.816, 412.049, 413.085 & 414.685 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 409.010, 409.050, 410.070, 411.060, 411.070, 411.095, 411.816, 412.049, 413.085 & 414.685 History: SSP 31-2016, f. & cert. ef. 9-1-16 SSP 25-2016(Temp), f. 6-30-16, cert. ef. 7-1-16 thru 12-27-16 SSP 35-2015, f. 12-23-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 SSP 14-2006, f. 9-29-06, cert. ef. 10-1-06 SSP 4-2005, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-05 AFS 27-2001, f. 12-21-01, cert. ef. 1-1-02 AFS 3-2000, f. 1-31-00, cert. ef. 2-1-00 AFS 80-1989, f. 12-21-89, cert. ef. 2-1-90
461-175-0320 Notice Situation; Restoring SNAP Benefits In the SNAP program, after the Department determines whether a person is entitled to restoration of benefits, the person is entitled to a basic decision notice that includes the amount to be restored, any offsetting that was done, and the manner in which the benefits will be restored. Once the Department sends the notice, no additional notice is required when the restoration payments stop. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 411.060 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 411.060 History: AFS 10-2002, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-02 AFS 80-1989, f. 12-21-89, cert. ef. 2-1-90
461-175-0350 Notice Situation; EBT Benefit Expungement (1) When EBT benefit expungement is required under OAR 461-165-0010 , an expungement notice is sent no later than 30 days before expungement is scheduled to begin. (2) The notice shall include the earliest date the benefits are scheduled to be expunged and the steps an individual may take to prevent or stop the expungement of EBT benefits. (3) When notice is sent under section (1) of this rule, expungement begins, and the EBT benefits remain “unused,” the Department shall continue expunging benefits as they reach 274 days. No additional notice is required. (4) When expungement is prevented or stopped because the household “used” their EBT benefits, the Department shall send a new expungement notice as required under section (1) of this rule when benefits later become “unused” for long enough that expungement is again required under 461-165-0010. (5) For the purposes of this rule: (a) “Used” means a purchase or withdrawal of any amount. (b) “Unused” means no purchase or withdrawal of any amount. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 409.050, 411.060, 411.070, 411.816 & 411.837 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 409.010, ORS 409.050, 411.060, 411.070, 411.816, 411.837, 7 CFR 274.2 & Pub. L. 115-334 History: SSP 59-2022, adopt filed 12/27/2022, effective 01/01/2023
461-180-0006 Effective Dates; Changes for Cases in the Simplified Reporting System (SRS); SNAP In the SNAP program, and only as allowed under OAR 461-170-0103: (1) The effective date of a change based on a complete (see OAR 461-170-0101) Periodic Report form is: (a) The first day of the month following the continued due month (see OAR 461-170-0101); (b) The first day of the month following the due month (see OAR 461-170-0101) if there is time to send a continuing benefit decision notice (see OAR 461-001-0000); or (c) If the change causes benefits to close, the last day of the continued due month . (2) The effective date of a change not based on a Periodic Report form is as follows: (a) For a change resulting in an increase in benefits, the effective date is determined in accordance with OAR 461-180-0010 and 461-180-0020. (b) For a change resulting in a decrease in benefits, the effective date for reducing benefits is the first of the month following the month in which the decision notice period ends. (c) For a change resulting in a closure of benefits, the effective date is the last day of the month in which the notice period ends. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 409.050, 411.060, 411.070 & 411.816 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 409.010, 409.050, 411.060, 411.070, 411.816, 411.825 & 411.837 History: SSP 47-2022, amend filed 09/20/2022, effective 09/27/2022 SSP 33-2022, temporary amend filed 03/31/2022, effective 04/01/2022 through 09/27/2022 SSP 7-2019, amend filed 03/11/2019, effective 04/01/2019 SSP 23-2015, f. 9-28-15, cert. ef. 10-1-15 SSP 5-2009, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-09 SSP 20-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-03
461-180-0030 Effective Dates; Changes in Income or Income Deductions that Cause Reductions For all cases except those assigned to the SRS or TBA reporting systems, this rule is used to determine the effective date when changes in income or income deductions cause a decrease in benefits. The effective date for reducing benefits is the first day of the month following the month in which the notice period (see OAR 461-175-0050) ends. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 411.060, 411.404, 411.816, 412.014 & 412.049 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 411.060, 411.404, 411.816, 412.014 & 412.049 History: SSP 32-2010, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-10 SSP 28-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-09 SSP 20-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-03 SSP 13-2003, f. 6-12-03, cert. ef. 6-16-03 AFS 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-94 AFS 12-1993, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-93 AFS 20-1992, f. 7-31-92, cert. ef. 8-1-92 AFS 2-1992, f. 1-30-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 AFS 13-1991, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-91 AFS 80-1989, f. 12-21-89, cert. ef. 2-1-90
461-180-0040 Effective Dates; Special and Service Needs (1) The effective date for a special need is the later of the following: (a) The date of request (see OAR 461-115-0030) for the special need item; or (b) The effective date for OSIPM. (2) The effective date for in-home services (see OAR 411-030-0020) and independent choices program (ICP) benefits (see OAR 411-030-0020) is determined as follows: (a) For individuals currently receiving Medicaid OHP Plus benefits, the effective date is the later of the following: (A) The date of request for in-home services or ICP. (B) The date the individual meets all eligibility requirements for in-home services or ICP in accordance with OAR 411-030-0040. (C) The expiration date of a disqualification period resulting from a transfer of assets (see OAR 461-140-0296). (b) For individuals not already receiving Medicaid OHP Plus benefits, the effective date is the later of the following: (A) The effective date of the Medicaid OHP Plus benefit package (see OAR 411-015-0015). (B) The date of the initial assessment. (C) The date the individual meets all eligibility requirements for in-home services or ICP in accordance with OAR 411-030-0040. (D) The expiration date of a disqualification period resulting from a transfer of assets (see OAR 461-140-0296). (3) The effective date for Title XIX services in a licensed community-based setting or Medicaid-certified nursing facility is the later of the following: (a) The date of request for services. (b) The date the individual begins residing in the community-based setting or nursing facility. (c) The effective date of the Medicaid OHP Plus benefit package (see OAR 411-015-0015 ). (d) The expiration date of a disqualification period resulting from a transfer of assets (see OAR 461-140-0296). (4) The effective date for a reduction or termination in services is the later of the following: (a) The end of the timely continuing benefit decision notice (see OAR 461-001-0000) notice period under OAR 461-175-0050; and (b) The termination date of a service plan. (5) The effective date for a reduction or termination of an on-going special need is the end of the timely continuing benefit decision notice, notice period under OAR 461-175-0050. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 411.060, 409.050, 411.404, 413.085 & 414.685 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 411.060, 409.010 & 411.404 History: SSP 27-2021, amend filed 03/24/2021, effective 04/01/2021 SSP 37-2020, temporary amend filed 10/16/2020, effective 10/16/2020 through 04/13/2021 SSP 15-2019, amend filed 06/11/2019, effective 07/01/2019 SSP 34-2016, f. 9-30-16, cert. ef. 10-1-16 SSP 17-2008, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-08 SSP 4-2005, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-05 SSP 24-2004, f. 12-30-04, cert. ef. 1-1-05 AFS 6-2001, f. 3-30-01, cert. ef. 4-1-01 AFS 80-1989, f. 12-21-89, cert. ef. 2-1-90
461-180-0044 Effective Dates; Income Cap Trust The effective date for an income cap trust that makes a client income-eligible for long term care or home and community-based care (see OAR 461-001-0030) under 461-135-0750 and 461-145-0540(9)(c) is the first day of the month in which the trust document is signed. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 411.060 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 411.060 History: SSP 28-2023, minor correction filed 07/18/2023, effective 07/18/2023 SSP 26-2013, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-13 SSP 17-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-1-13 thru 12-28-13 SSP 4-2007, f. 3-30-07, cert. ef. 4-1-07 SSP 16-2006(Temp), f. 12-29-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07 thru 3-31-07 SSP 14-2006, f. 9-29-06, cert. ef. 10-1-06
461-180-0060 Effective Dates; Denial of Benefits The effective date for denying benefits is the date the decision is made that the client is not eligible. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 411.060, 411.404, 411.816, 412.014, 412.049, 329A.500, 409.050, 413.085 & 414.685 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 411.060, 411.404, 411.816, 412.014, 412.049, 329A.500 & 409.010 History: SSP 8-2019, amend filed 03/13/2019, effective 04/01/2019 AFS 2-1992, f. 1-30-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 AFS 80-1989, f. 12-21-89, cert. ef. 2-1-90