In the SNAP program and JPI, benefits may be changed for an individual using SRS — based on information obtained other than through the Periodic Report form — only as follows:

1. (1) The benefit level is increased if the information demonstrates the individual is eligible for greater benefits.

2. (2) The benefits are closed or reduced if any of the following subsections apply:

   1. (a) The household requests a closure of benefits.

   2. (b) The action is based on information that is verified upon receipt. Information is considered verified upon receipt if all of the following are true:

      1. (A) The individual making the report is a member of the SNAP filing group (see OAR 461-110-0370), ineligible student, authorized representative (see OAR 461-115-0090), or an individual who is the source of the information being verified (for example, a landlord is the source of a rent amount and an employer is a source of wages).
      2. (B) The information is not questionable.
      3. (C) The information does not require verification or necessary verification is provided with the report  (see OAR 461-115-0651).
   3. (c) An individual in paragraph (2)(b)(A) of this rule reports non-financial information (see Division 120 of OAR Chapter 461) that results in loss of eligibility (see OAR 461-001-0000).
   4. (d) An individual in paragraph (2)(b)(A) of this rule reports financial group (see OAR 461-110-0530) countable (see OAR 461-001-0000) income exceeding the SNAP Countable Income Limit set at 130 percent of the federal poverty level under OAR 461-155-0180.
   5. (e) The Department is applying an Intentional Program Violation (see OAR 461-195-0601).

3. (3) The Department may act on information reported through computer matches when any of the following occur:

   1. (a) The Periodic Report is processed.
   2. (b) The individual is recertified.
   3. (c) Information from the Social Security Administration indicates a member is deceased.
   4. (d) Information from the Oregon Lottery indicates a member has lottery or gambling winnings equal to or in excess of the resource limit listed in OAR 461-160-0015(7)(a).
   5. (e) Information from the Social Security Administration indicates a financial group member’s income has changed.
   6. (f) The monthly match with the Department of Corrections indicates a member is incarcerated.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 409.050, 411.060, 411.070 & 411.816

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 409.010, 409.050, 411.060, 411.070, 411.081, 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 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 1-1-16
SSP 27-2015(Temp), f. 9-29-15, cert. ef. 10-1-15 thru 3-28-16
SSP 23-2015, f. 9-28-15, cert. ef. 10-1-15
SSP 5-2009, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-09
SSP 15-2006, f. 12-29-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
SSP 10-2006, f. 6-30-06, cert. ef. 7-1-06
SSP 16-2005, f. & cert. ef. 12-1-05
SSP 14-2005, f. 9-30-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05
SSP 20-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-03