OAR 461-160-0015
Resource Limits

(1)

In the EA program, all countable (see OAR 461-001-0000 (Definitions for Chapter 461)) resources must be used to meet the emergent need.

(2)

In the ERDC program, the limit is $1,000,000.

(3)

In the OSIP and OSIPM programs, the resource limit is as follows:

(a)

$2,000 for a one-person need group (see OAR 461-110-0630 (Need Group)) and $3,000 for a two-person need group.

(b)

$5,000 for the OSIP-EPD and OSIPM-EPD programs (see OAR 461-001-0035 (Definitions; OSIP-EPD and OSIPM-EPD) and 461-145-0025 (Approved Accounts; OSIPM-EPD) for funds that may be excluded as approved accounts).

(4)

In the QMB-BAS, QMB-SMB, and QMB-SMF programs, all resources are excluded.

(5)

In the QMB-DW program, the resource limit is $4,000 for a one-person need group and $6,000 for a need group containing two or more individuals.

(6)

In the REF and REFM programs, the resource limit is:

(a)

$2,500 for any of the following:

(A)

A new REF or REFM applicant for benefits.

(B)

In the REF program, the need group that has at least one mandatory (see OAR 461-130-0305 (General Provisions; Employment Programs)) participant in an employment program who is:
(i)
Receiving REF and not progressing in a required activity of an open case plan; or
(ii)
Serving a current employment program disqualification (see OAR 461-130-0330 (Disqualifications; Pre-TANF, REF, SNAP, TANF)).

(b)

$10,000 for an REF need group not covered under subsection (a) of this section.

(7)

In the SNAP, unless categorically eligible (see OAR 461-135-0505 (Categorical Eligibility for SNAP)), the program the resource limit is:

(a)

$3,500 for a financial group (see OAR 461-110-0530 (Financial Group)) with at least one member who is elderly (see OAR 461-001-0015 (Definitions; SNAP)) or an individual with a disability (see OAR 461-001-0015 (Definitions; SNAP)).

(b)

$2,250 for all other financial groups.

(8)

In the TANF program, the resource limit is:

(a)

$2,500 for any of the following:

(A)

A new TANF applicant for benefits.

(B)

TANF need group that does not have at least one caretaker relative (see OAR 461-001-0000 (Definitions for Chapter 461)) or parent (see OAR 461-001-0000 (Definitions for Chapter 461)) who is receiving TANF.

(C)

TANF need group that has at least one JOBS participant who is serving a current JOBS disqualification (see OAR 461-130-0330 (Disqualifications; Pre-TANF, REF, SNAP, TANF)).

(b)

$10,000 for a need group not covered under subsection (a) of this section.

Source: Rule 461-160-0015 — Resource Limits, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=461-160-0015.

461‑160‑0010
Use of Resources in Determining Financial Eligibility 461‑160‑0015
Resource Limits 461‑160‑0030
Overview of Costs 461‑160‑0040
Dependent Care Costs 461‑160‑0055
Medical Costs That Are Deductible 461‑160‑0060
Use of Rounding in Calculating Benefit Amount 461‑160‑0070
Benefits for Less Than a Full Month 461‑160‑0090
Employment and Independence Expenses 461‑160‑0100
How Income Affects Eligibility and Benefits 461‑160‑0140
How Income and Resources are Used to Determine Eligibility and Benefit for EA 461‑160‑0160
Earned Income Deduction 461‑160‑0193
Determining Eligibility and Calculating Payment 461‑160‑0300
Use of Income to Determine Eligibility and Benefits for ERDC 461‑160‑0400
Use of Income to Determine Eligibility and Benefits 461‑160‑0410
Use of Income and Income Deductions When There Are Ineligible or Disqualified Group Members 461‑160‑0415
Medical Deduction 461‑160‑0420
Shelter Cost 461‑160‑0430
Income Deductions 461‑160‑0500
Use of Income to Determine Benefits 461‑160‑0540
Determining Income Eligibility 461‑160‑0550
Income Deductions 461‑160‑0551
Income Deductions 461‑160‑0552
Income Deductions 461‑160‑0570
Excluded Resource 461‑160‑0580
Excluded Resource 461‑160‑0590
Assessment of Resources 461‑160‑0600
Availability of Income 461‑160‑0610
Client Liability 461‑160‑0620
Income Deductions and Client Liability 461‑160‑0630
Deduction for Maintaining a Home 461‑160‑0780
Determining Adjusted Income 461‑160‑0800
Determining Participant Fee 461‑160‑0855
Excluded Resources for Payments Received Under a Qualified Partnership Policy
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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