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1088 Chapter 7:Worker guides • Section 2: SNAP worker guides (07/2026) Change Report System (CRS) Purpose & Benefits CRS is a report system with many reporting requirements. While in CRS, SNAP benefits may change each time the household reports a change that is expected to continue. Who must be in CRS Any SNAP case that cannot be in one of the other report systems must be in CRS. Who cannot be in CRS The participants who cannot be in CRS are: • participants receiving SNAP under Transitional Benefit Alternative (TBA). Certification Periods SNAP cases in CRS are limited to a six-month certification period, except: • ERDC/SNAP households may be certified for 12 months if the ERDC certification form is being processed at least once each six months. • Households where all members are elderly or are persons with disabilities and there is no earned income may be certified for 12 months. Budgeting Use prospective budgeting. Anticipate the initial month’s income considering all that has been received to date and anticipating what will be received yet in the month. For the second and future months of the certification, anticipate or convert the income to a monthly figure in the first month and use that amount continually until a change is reported. Reporting The following changes must be reported within 10 days: • A change in earned income of more than $125. • A change in unearned income of more than $125. • A change in an income’s source. • A change in membership of the filing group and any resulting change in income (earned or unearned). • A change in residence and the shelter costs associated with the new residence. • A change in the legal obligation to pay child support. • When the household’s resources reach or exceed SNAP resource limits (including cash on hand, stocks, money in a checking or savings account or any other form of liquid assets). • Acquisition of or change in ownership of a non-excludable vehicle. • Work hours go below 20 hours per week for an able-bodied adult without dependents (ABAWD) who is subject to the SNAP Time Limits. • Receipt of lottery or gambling winnings equal to or greater than the resource limit for filing groups that include an individual who is elderly or has a disability (see OAR 461- 160-0015).