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151 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 2: Eligibility groups » The maximum amount allocated to each ineligible child is the difference between the couple and individual SSI standard minus any other countable income of each ineligible child.
If there are no children in the home, the spouse is included in the financial group if the spouse’s countable income is more than $497 (in 2026). If it is equal to or less than $497, the spouse is not in the financial group when determining income eligibility, but their resources are counted when determining resource eligibility. HSD Financial group does not apply for HSD medical programs. Please refer to the Household Group section for EDG formation. Click here for examples: Financial group. Oregon Administrative Rule(s) 461-110-0530 — Financial Group 414-175-0015 — Eligibility Group Structure 461-135-0780 — Pickle Amendment; OSIPM 461-135-0830 — Disabled Adult Children; OSPIM 461-135-0820 — Widows and Widowers; OSIPM 461-135-0771 — Individuals with blindness or disability eligible for SSI in December 1973; OSIPM 461-135-0790 — People in an Institution since 1973; OSIPM 461-135-0800 — 1972 COLA; OSIPM 461-160-0551 — Income Deductions; OSIPM (except EPD) in the Community When There Are Children in the Household Group Need group The need group includes individuals from the financial group whose basic and special needs are used in determining eligibility and benefit level, unless otherwise specified in rule. SNAP The need group are individuals whose basic and special needs are used in determining eligibility. The need group consists of the financial group members except any member who: • Does not meet the non-financial eligibility requirements • Is an ineligible able-bodied adult without dependents (ABAWD) due to exceeding the SNAP time limits • Is disqualified for an intentional program violation, or • Is considered a fleeing felon or violator of parole, probation and post-prison supervision per rule. Although individuals are not included in the need group because of the above reasons, their income and resources are still included in the eligibility decision. This is because they are still members of the financial group. Individuals who are not eligible for SNAP benefits due to the above reasons are not included when determining the group size of the payment standard to calculate benefits.