OAR 461-135-0520
Time Limit and Special Requirements for ABAWD; SNAP


This rule establishes the time limit and special requirements for receipt of SNAP benefits for certain adults.

(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) Benefits were prorated for the month.
(b) The individual was exempt from the SNAP time limit for any part of the month for any of the following reasons:
(A) The individual resided for any part of the month in one of the SNAP time-limit exempt areas (see section (1) of this rule).
(B) The individual was pregnant.
(C) A child under the age of 18 years joined the filing group.
(D) The individual met the criteria under OAR 461-130-0310 (Participation Classifications: Exempt, Mandatory, and Volunteer)(3)(a) or (b).
(c) The individual participated in one or more of the activities in paragraphs (A) to (D) of this subsection for 20 hours per week averaged over the month. For purposes of this rule, 20 hours per week averaged monthly means 80 hours per month. (Activities may be combined in one month to meet the 20 hours per week averaged monthly requirement.)

(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.
(b) The individual, during a consecutive 30-day period during which the individual is not receiving SNAP benefits, meets the requirements of subsection (3)(c) or (3)(d) of this rule.

(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.
(B) There is no limit to how many times an individual may regain eligibility under this subsection during January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021.
(c) See OAR 461-180-0010 (Effective Dates; Adding a New Person to an Open Case) to add an individual to an open SNAP case after the individual has regained eligibility under this section.
(6) An individual who regains eligibility under section (5) of this rule and later fails to comply with the participation requirements of subsection (3)(c) or (3)(d) of this rule may receive a second set of food benefits for three consecutive countable months. The countable months are determined as follows:
(a) If the individual stopped participation in a work program, countable months start when the Department notifies the individual they are no longer meeting the work requirement.
(b) If the individual stopped participation in a work program, countable months start when the individual notifies the Department they are no longer meeting the work requirement.
(c) If a change occurred which results in an individual becoming subject to the time limit in section (2) of this rule and the change was required to be reported under rules in OAR chapter 461, division 170, the countable months start when the change occurred.
(d) If a change occurred which results in an individual becoming subject to the time limit and the change was not required to be reported under rules in OAR chapter 461, division 170, countable months start when the Department notifies the individual they must meet the work requirement.
(e) An individual may only receive benefits without meeting the requirements of subsection (3)(c) or (3)(d) of this rule for no more than a total of six countable months during January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021.
(7) This space is reserved for the use of discretionary exemptions, granted by the Food and Nutrition Service, for ABAWDs residing in certain SNAP time-limit areas who are at risk of having their benefits closed or reduced. Beginning April 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021, the Department is not granting discretionary exemptions.
(8) An ABAWD involved in the activities specified in subsection (3)(c) or (3)(d) of this rule or an activity listed in the individual’s case plan (see OAR 461-001-0020 (Definitions; SNAP Employment and Training Components and Activities)) is eligible for support service payments necessary for transportation and other costs related to completing the activity as allowed by OAR 461-190-0360 (Special Payments; SNAP Employment and Training Programs).

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.

461–135–0010
Assumed Eligibility for Medical Programs
461–135–0070
Specific Requirements
461–135–0071
TANF Time Limit
461–135–0073
TANF Time Limit
461–135–0075
TANF Time Limit
461–135–0080
TANF Eligibility for Minor Parents
461–135–0085
Requirement to Attend an Assessment or Evaluation, or Seek Medically Appropriate Treatment for Substance Abuse and Mental Health
461–135–0087
Good Cause for Failure to Comply with Substance Abuse or Mental Health Requirements
461–135–0089
Demonstrating Compliance with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Requirements
461–135–0200
Multiple Disqualifications
461–135–0220
REF, REFM, and TANF Programs
461–135–0300
Eligibility for and Needs Covered by EA
461–135–0301
Closure of the Emergency Assistance (EA) Program Effective May 1, 2004
461–135–0310
Covered Shelter Needs
461–135–0320
Time Limits
461–135–0340
Work Requirements
461–135–0350
Eligible People
461–135–0400
Specific Requirements
461–135–0405
Children in the Head Start Program
461–135–0415
Requirement to Make Copay or Satisfactory Arrangements
461–135–0440
Child Care Benefit Eligibility and Payment
461–135–0475
Specific Requirements
461–135–0485
Requirement to Complete an Employability Screening and Overview of the Job Opportunity and Basic Skills (JOBS) Program
461–135–0491
Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP)
461–135–0492
Application, Interviews, and Verification for DSNAP
461–135–0493
Eligibility and Benefit Amount for DSNAP
461–135–0494
DSNAP Treatment of Households Already Certified and Receiving SNAP Benefits
461–135–0495
Recertifications for DSNAP
461–135–0496
Hearings for DSNAP
461–135–0497
Household Liability in the DSNAP
461–135–0498
Pandemic-related Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
461–135–0505
Categorical Eligibility for SNAP
461–135–0506
Transitional Benefit Alternative (TBA) in the SNAP Program
461–135–0510
Residents of Institutions
461–135–0520
Time Limit and Special Requirements for ABAWD
461–135–0521
Job Quit by Applicants
461–135–0530
People in Adult Foster Care (AFC) and Boarding Houses
461–135–0560
Fleeing Felon and Violators of Parole, Probation, and Post-Prison Supervision
461–135–0570
Eligible and Ineligible Students
461–135–0575
SNAP Expedited Services
461–135–0580
Prepared Meals
461–135–0590
Communal Dining
461–135–0610
Meal Providers for Homeless Individuals
461–135–0660
SNAP
461–135–0700
Specific Requirements
461–135–0701
Terminate GA and GAM Programs October 1, 2005
461–135–0708
Criteria for Developing a Plan for Self-support
461–135–0725
Specific Requirements
461–135–0726
Specific Requirements
461–135–0730
Specific Requirements
461–135–0745
Eligibility for Individuals in Acute Care Settings
461–135–0750
Individuals Applying for or Receiving Long-Term Care or Home and Community-Based Care
461–135–0755
Individual Residing in a 24-Hour Mental Health Residential Care Setting
461–135–0771
Eligibility for OSIPM Under “Grandfathering” Provision
461–135–0780
Pickle Amendment Clients
461–135–0790
Eligibility for People in an Institution Since 1973
461–135–0800
Eligibility for 1972 COLA Clients
461–135–0820
Eligibility for Widows and Widowers
461–135–0830
Eligibility for Disabled Adult Children
461–135–0832
Estate Administration
461–135–0833
Burial Expenses
461–135–0834
Delivery of Required Notices to the Estate Administration Unit
461–135–0835
Limits on Estate Claims
461–135–0837
Administering Medicaid Estate Claims When the Recipient of Assistance was a Native American Indian or Alaskan Native Village Tribal Member
461–135–0838
Administering Estate Claims
461–135–0839
Title to Real and Personal Property
461–135–0841
Undue Hardship Waiver Criteria
461–135–0843
Establishing Legal Title, Interest or Form of Ownership
461–135–0844
Procedures for Applying for Undue Hardship Waiver
461–135–0845
Valuation of Life Estate, Reversionary Interest, and Property
461–135–0847
Forms
461–135–0850
Specific Requirements
461–135–0875
Specific Requirements
461–135–0880
OSIPM and QMB Programs
461–135–0900
Specific Requirements
461–135–0910
Unaccompanied Minor Program
461–135–0915
Specific Requirements
461–135–0920
Refugees Applying for SSI
461–135–0930
Medical Coverage for Refugees
461–135–0950
Eligibility for Inmates and Residents of Public Institutions
461–135–0990
Specific Requirements
461–135–1070
Specific Requirements
461–135–1175
Senior Farm Direct Nutrition Program
461–135–1185
Low-Income Subsidy Program (LIS)
461–135–1186
LIS Applications
461–135–1187
Eligibility Determinations and Due Process for LIS
461–135–1195
Specific Requirements
461–135–1197
Good Cause
461–135–1200
Specific Requirements
461–135–1230
Benefits
461–135–1235
TA-DVS
461–135–1240
TA-DVS Program
461–135–1250
Closure of Post-TANF Program
461–135–1260
Specific Requirements: Job Participation Incentive
461–135–1270
Specific Requirements
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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