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112 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 1: Application Oregon Administrative Rule(s) 461-115-0050 — When an Application Must be Filed 410-200-0110 — Application and Renewal Processing and Timeliness Standards 414-175-0005 — Application for ERDC Benefits Signing an application and completing the application process Each program requires an authorized person to complete the application process. For most programs, this requires a signature on a form designated by ODHS|OHA. Applicants who are unable to write their name can sign their “mark.” This mark must be witnessed by an ODHS|OHA employee. For incarcerated individuals, the mark may be witnessed by a correctional facility staff member. An electronic application is signed electronically by the applicant typing their name and clicking the submit button; A telephonic signature can be used prior to the eligibility submission in ONE with the following process: 1. Notify the applicant their signature will be captured telephonically; and 2. Record the assurance that the rights and responsibilities have been read and understood by;
Playing the recording of the rights and responsibilities If they have not yet read and understood; and then (A) Start the Recording; (B) Read the script; “Do you understand the rights and responsibilities as explained, if so, state your full legal name and date of birth?” 3. Upload the recording to the electronic case file in ONE. 4. Print the application summary and mail it to the applicant. To complete the application process, ODHS|OHA must capture a signature that; • Attests to the accuracy of the information provided by the household; and • Affirms the household has received information about their rights, responsibilities and penalties associated with program benefits received or applied for; and • Permits ODHS|OHA to:
Access IEVS; and
Verify information used to determine a household’s eligibility for program benefits. SNAP The application must be signed by the head or household, the authorized representative or any other adult member of the SNAP filing group. TANF A parent or caretaker relative of the dependent child(ren) must sign an application and complete the application process. An applicant who cannot do so unassisted may use an authorized representative.