- (1) In the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, at least one caretaker relative (see OAR 461-001-0000) must sign the application and complete the application process.
(2) In the Emergency Assistance (EA) program:
- (a) A caretaker relative must sign the application and complete the application process for a child (see OAR 461-001-0000). If the child is not living with a caretaker relative, another adult may act on behalf of the child.
- (b) If the caretaker relative lives with a spouse (see OAR 461-001-0000), both must sign the application.
- (c) A dependent child 18 years of age who applies must sign the application and complete the application process.
(3) For General Assistance (GA), Medicare Savings Programs (see OAR 461-001-0000), and Oregon Supplemental Income Program Medical (OSIPM):
(a) At least one of the following individuals must sign the application and complete the application process:
- (A) A member of the filing group (see OAR 461-110-0310).
- (B) For individuals applying for long-term care (see OAR 461-001-0000) services, the individual’s community spouse (see OAR 461-001-0030) who lives with the individual or who was living with the individual immediately prior to the continuous period of care (see OAR 461-001-0030).
- (C) The authorized representative (see OAR 461-115-0090).
- (D) If a signature cannot be obtained under paragraphs (A) through (C) of this subsection, anyone 18 years of age or older acting responsibly on behalf of a child under age 18 or an individual who is incapacitated.
- (b) If the applicant dies prior to the determination of eligibility for OSIPM, the application may be processed if the Department receives the information required to determine eligibility under OAR 461-115-0190(1).
- (4) In the Refugee Assistance (REF) and Refugee Assistance Medical (REFM) programs, at least one adult (see OAR 461-110-0430) member of the filing group (see OAR 461-110-0430) must sign the application.
(5) In the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), at least one of the following individuals must sign the application and complete the application process:
- (a) An adult (see OAR 461-110-0370) or primary person (see OAR 461-001-0015) in the filing group (see OAR 461-110-0370).
- (b) An adult or primary person excluded from the filing group under OAR 461-110-0370(8)(b).
- (c) The authorized representative (see OAR 461-001-0000, 461-115-0090, and 461-135-0510) of the filing group.
(6) An individual required to sign the application but unable to sign may sign with a mark, witnessed by an employee of the:
- (a) Branch office (see OAR 461-001-0000); or
- (b) Public institution (see OAR 461-135-0950), when the individual applying is a resident of a public institution (see OAR 461-135-0950) and is applying for benefits under the OSIPM program.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 411.060, 411.070, 411.404, 411.816 & 412.049
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 411.060, 411.070, 411.404, 411.816, 412.049, 411.081, 411.087, 411.400 & 42 CFR 435.907
History
SSP 19-2026, amend filed 03/19/2026, effective 04/01/2026
SSP 19-2023, amend filed 06/20/2023, effective 07/01/2023
SSP 33-2021, amend filed 06/22/2021, effective 07/01/2021
SSP 33-2020, amend filed 09/21/2020, effective 10/01/2020
SSP 12-2020, temporary amend filed 05/15/2020, effective 05/15/2020 through 11/09/2020
SSP 23-2019, amend filed 10/21/2019, effective 10/22/2019
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 24-2015, f. 9-29-15, cert. ef. 10-1-15
SSP 4-2015, f. & cert. ef. 1-1-15
SSP 19-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-16-14 thru 1-12-15
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 25-2011, f. 9-30-11, cert. ef. 10-1-11
SSP 41-2010, f. 12-30-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11
SSP 23-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-15-10 thru 1-11-11
SSP 38-2009, f. 12-31-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10
SSP 6-2006, f. 3-31-06, cert. ef. 4-1-06
SSP 14-2005, f. 9-30-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05
SSP 4-2005, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-05