OAR 461-135-0520
Time Limit and Special Requirements for ABAWD; SNAP
(1)
Unless the context indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply to rules in OAR chapter 461:(a)
“Able-bodied adult without dependents (ABAWD)” means an individual 18 years of age or over, but under the age of 50, without dependents. For the purpose of this definition, “without dependents” means there is no child (see OAR 461-001-0000 (Definitions for Chapter 461)) under the age of 18 years in the filing group (see OAR 461-110-0310 (Filing Group; Overview) and 461-110-0370 (Filing Group; SNAP)).(b)
“SNAP time-limit areas” means areas of Oregon in which the limitation on eligibility (see OAR 461-001-0000 (Definitions for Chapter 461)) for SNAP benefits for ABAWD in section 6(o)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2015(o)(2)) applies. There are no “SNAP time-limit areas” in Oregon during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021.(c)
“SNAP time-limit exempt areas” means areas of Oregon in which the limitation on eligibility for SNAP benefits contained in section 6(o)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2015(o)(2)) does not apply per a waiver approved by the United States Department of Agriculture. “Exempt areas” are all counties in Oregon during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021.(2)
Except as provided otherwise in this rule, an ABAWD who resides in one of the SNAP time-limit areas (see section (1) of this rule) is ineligible to receive food benefits as a member of any household after the individual received food benefits for three countable months (see section (3) of this rule) during January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021.(3)
“Countable months” means months within the 36-month period of January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021 in which an individual as a member of any household receives SNAP benefits in Oregon or in any other state, unless at least one of the following applies:(A)
Work for pay, in exchange for goods or services, or unpaid work as a volunteer.(i)
Work in exchange for goods and services includes bartering and in-kind work.(ii)
Unpaid or voluntary work hours must be verified by the employer.(iii)
For self-employed individuals, countable income after deducting the costs of producing income (as described in OAR 461-145-0930 (Self-Employment; Determination of Countable Income)(5)) must average at least the federal minimum wage times 20 hours per week.(B)
Participate in a program under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Pub. L. No. 105‑220, 112 Stat. 936 (1998).(C)
Participate in a program under section 236 of the Trade Act of 1974, Pub. L. 93‑618, 88 Stat. 2023, (1975) (19 U.S.C. 2296).(D)
Comply with the employment and training requirements described in OAR 461-001-0020 (Definitions; SNAP Employment and Training Components and Activities), 461-130-0305 (General Provisions; Employment Programs), and 461-130-0315 (Requirements for Mandatory Employment Program Clients; Pre-TANF, REF, SNAP, TANF). Work search activities must be combined with other work-related activities to equal 20 hours per week and may not exceed 9 hours per week.(d)
The individual complied with the Workfare requirements in OAR 461-190-0500 (Workfare; SNAP).(4)
An ABAWD must submit evidence to the Department within 90 days following the month they received the countable month to show they were exempt or met the 80 hour activity requirement..(5)
An ABAWD who is ineligible under section (2) of this rule but otherwise eligible may regain eligibility if the requirements of subsections (a) or (b) of this section are met.(a)
The individual becomes exempt under subsection (3)(b) of this rule. Eligibility regained under this subsection begins on the date the individual files a new application and continues as long as the individual is exempt and is otherwise eligible. If not eligible on the filing date (see OAR 461-115-0040 (Filing Date; REF, SNAP, TANF)), eligibility begins the date all other eligibility requirements are met.(A)
Eligibility regained under this subsection begins on the date the individual files a new application and continues as long as the individual meets the requirements of subsection (3)(c) or (3)(d) of this rule and is otherwise eligible. If not eligible on the filing date, eligibility begins the date all other eligibility requirements are met.
Source:
Rule 461-135-0520 — Time Limit and Special Requirements for ABAWD; SNAP, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=461-135-0520
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