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154 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 2: Eligibility groups • Siblings age 19 or older, or • 18-year-old siblings who are no longer in high school. REF The benefit group are the people from the need group who receive benefits. The benefit group consists of the people from the need group who: • Meet all non-financial eligibility requirements • Have resources below the resource limit, except the following:

Š Individuals serving a disqualification penalty

Š Individuals disqualified for an intentional program violation (see OAR 461-195-0601)

Š A fleeing felon under OAR 461-135-0560

Š Individuals violating a condition of state or federal parole, probation or post-prison supervision under OAR 461-135-0560

Š Individuals who choose not to receive benefits. Non-refugee spouse If a refugee is married to someone who does not meet the immigration requirements for REF or REFM, that person is not included in the benefit group for either REF or REFM. MSP For individuals not assumed eligible, the benefit group consists of the people from the need group who meet all the following: • All non-financial eligibility requirements, and • Have income below the income limits. OSIPM For individuals not assumed eligible, the benefit group consists of the people from the need group who meet all the following: • All nonfinancial eligibility requirements, • Have resources below the resource limit, and • Have income below the income limits/payment standards. HSD Benefit group does not apply for HSD medical programs. Please refer to the household group section for EDG formation. Click here for examples: Benefit group. Oregon Administrative Rule(s) 461-110-0750 — Benefit Group 414-175-0015 — Eligibility Group Structure