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119 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 1: Application If the designated AR: • Is in the eligibility determination group, all individuals whose financial and non-financial information is considered when determining eligibility do not need to complete the Authorized Representative and Alternate Payee form (MSC 0231) • Is outside the eligibility determination group, the MSC 0231 needs to be completed. The following individuals can designate an AR: • The head of household, primary person or primary contact of any age, • Any individual age 18 and older included in the eligibility determination group, and • An individual given legal guardianship or power of attorney for an individual 18 and older who is included in the eligibility determination group. An AR cannot be any of the following, though exceptions can be made at the discretion of ODHS|OHA when there are no other available AR options: • An individual serving a disqualification for an intentional program violation (IPV) • A person who may cause harm • A person who may have a conflict of interest including:
Landlords and other vendors of goods or items who deal directly with the individual, including retailers who accept SNAP benefits or are authorized to accept electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards
ODHS|OHA employees and any employee of a contractor involved in the certification and issuance process for benefits. An exception can be made only with the written permission of the SNAP program administrator or designee, and • Meal providers for homeless SNAP recipients. • An individual included in the EDG for HSD medical programs solely because they are part of a tax-filer’s tax group. The AR may do any of the following: • Complete, sign and submit any applications, renewals or documents on the applicant’s or recipient’s behalf • Receive copies of notices and other communications from ODHS|OHA, and • Act on behalf of the applicant or recipient by reporting information and submitting requests to ODHS|OHA. The AR must maintain the confidentially of any information provided by the ODHS|OHA regarding the represented individual. An AR can be terminated when: • The represented individual requests the designation be terminated • The represented individual appoints a new AR • The AR requests the designation be terminated • ODHS|OHA determines the AR is no longer permitted, or • There is a change in the legal authority upon which the individual or organization was based. When ARs have been determined to knowingly misrepresent the eligibility determination group or misuse SNAP