OAR 461-160-0500
Use of Income to Determine Benefits; GA

In the GA program, the countable income (see section (1) of this rule) and adjusted income (see section (3) of this rule) of an individual or couple are used to determine benefit amount as follows:
(1) For purposes of this rule, “countable income” is calculated using OSIPM countable income methodology except that
(a) In-kind income (see OAR 461-001-0000 (Definitions for Chapter 461)) is excluded.
(b) Shelter-in-kind (see OAR 461-001-0000 (Definitions for Chapter 461)) in the form of housing or utility assistance provided by community partners or other nongovernmental agencies is countable (see OAR 461-001-0000 (Definitions for Chapter 461)) in the amount paid to the individual or to a third party for shelter expenses.
(2) To determine “adjusted income”, the Department starts with the total countable income of the individual or couple (as applicable) and subtracts in the following order:
(a) One standard deduction of $20 from unearned income.
(A) This deduction may be taken from earned income if the individual has less than $20 in unearned income.
(B) This deduction does not apply to a benefit based on need that is totally or partially funded by the federal government or by a nongovernmental agency.
(b) One standard earned income deduction $65.
(c) An income deduction for documented impairment-related work expenses or blind work expenses for an individual under age 65.
(d) One half of the remaining earned income.
(e) Deductions under a plan for self-support for an individual less than the age of 65.
(3) Housing assistance payments are determined as follows:
(a) For a single individual, or for a married individual whose spouse (see OAR 461-001-0000 (Definitions for Chapter 461)) is not in the OSIPM household group (see OAR 461-110-0210 (Household Group)), the benefit amount for housing assistance is determined by subtracting the adjusted income of the individual from the one-person payment standard (see OAR 461-155-0210 (Payment Standards and Methods of Issuance; GA)).
(b) For a married individual whose spouse is in the OSIPM household group, the amount for housing assistance is determined by subtracting the adjusted income of the couple from the two-person standard (see OAR 461-155-0210 (Payment Standards and Methods of Issuance; GA)).
(c) For purposes of this rule, for individuals receiving or applying for home and community-based care (see OAR 461-001-0030 (Definitions; OSIP, OSIPM Long-Term Care or Home and Community-Based Care)) in-home services, the spouse is considered in the household group if the couple resides together with or without the benefit of a dwelling.
(4) The amounts for the Personal Incidental Fund and Utility assistance are not affected by adjusted income and are determined as follows.
(a) Single individuals and individuals married to someone not in the OSIPM household group receive benefits according to the one-person standard (see OAR 461-155-0210 (Payment Standards and Methods of Issuance; GA)).
(b) Individuals married to someone in the individual’s OSIPM household groupreceive benefits according to the two-person standard (see OAR 461-155-0210 (Payment Standards and Methods of Issuance; GA)).

Source: Rule 461-160-0500 — Use of Income to Determine Benefits; GA, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=461-160-0500.

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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