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1176 (07/2026) Chapter 8: Examples • Chapter 8: Examples REF Anila turned in her application requesting REF. Staff call to inform her that REF requires an interview. Staff provide Anila with the option of a face-to-face interview in the office or at offsite location of her choice or a phone interview. Anila explains that she lives more than two hours away from her local branch and her friend who usually gives her rides can’t due to a dead battery. Anila explains a phone interview would work best for her. A phone interview is scheduled for a time that is convient for her. Head of household Multi-program example 1 Chetan, age 46, and daughter Asha, age 20, and Asha’s son Ashwin, age 2, would like to apply for SNAP, TANF, ERDC, medical and REF benefits. SNAP Chetan or Asha could be considered the primary adult who could serve as the head of household. TANF Asha would be the head of household, as Chetan would not be in the filing group. ERDC Asha would be the head of household, as Chetan would not be in the filing group. REF Chetan would be the head of household, as Chetan would be the only person in the filing group. MSP Chetan or Asha could be considered the primary adult who could serve as the head of household. OSIPM Chetan or Asha could be considered the primary adult who could serve as the head of household. HSD For HSD medical programs, Chetan or Asha can be selected as the head of household. Authorized representative Multi-program example 1 Josh’s mom Janie comes to the office and asks to become Josh’s authorized representative. Janie does not have power of attorney. Josh is 25 and currently receiving SSI. Janie further explains that he needs help with his budgeting and understanding how to work with ODHS|OHA. Josh has not completed a form to designate Janie as his authorized representative. SNAP Janie cannot assign herself as an Authorized Representative. However, the agency can look at allowing the request if it seems that Josh is not capable of handling his own affairs. TANF Janie cannot assign herself as an Authorized Representative. However, the agency can look at allowing the request if it seems that Josh is not capable of handling his own affairs.