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109 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 1: Application some programs. See “Program-specific information” for specific program provisions and requirements regarding applications. Printed or electronic applications are used when determining eligibility. The application must be complete, including a mailing address and a signature. For all programs, a new application is not needed if a closure decision is reversed in the same calendar month. In addition, applications may be reused to determine benefits in certain circumstances. Some programs require a new signature on an existing application. When an applicant is denied due to being over the income limits for a program, they may reapply in a subsequent month without completing a new application. A new budgeting period is established and income is recalculated. Below are other situations that do not require an application.

SNAP An application is not needed to add a person, including newborns, to an open SNAP case. If an application is denied, the same application can be reused. Unless one of the two below exceptions apply, the participant must review all information on the existing application, make changes where necessary, and re-sign and date the application. By doing this, the participant attests the information provided is accurate and correct. SNAP has two exceptions to having an individual re-sign an application to establish a new filing date: • If ODHS|OHA is denying benefits in the initial month and approving benefits for the second month (e.g., the participant was on another SNAP case or was over income in the month of application), the existing application may be used. The filing date does not change, but the approval date is the first of the second month. The participant does not need to re-sign the application in this instance. If the denial and approval actions are taken on different dates, Income Eligibility Verification System (IEVS) screens must be rechecked. • When the participant submits pending items after the 30th day from the filing date and did not request more time to extend the filing date, the date the pending items are submitted sets the new filing date. The participant does not need to re-sign the application. IEVS screens must be rechecked. When a case closes at the end of the certification/benefit period, a new application and eligibility determination is required. Unless there is an exception in rule, an application is also required at renewal and any time there is a break in benefits. TANF An application is not needed or required when: • Adding an individual to the case, and all information available is sufficient to determine eligibility • Adding a newborn to the case, if the newborn was included on the original application as an unborn • A case is closed because the case was over income and the case is reopened the month after closure If an application is denied, the same application can be reused. If this is done, the applicant must