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160 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 3: Individual information • The religious sect that has continuously existed since December 31, 1950; and • The individual adheres to its tenets or teachings that prohibit applying for or using an SSN. An individual may participate in SNAP for one month in addition to the month of application if the individual can show good cause why the application for an SSN has not been completed. To continue to participate, the individual must continue to show good cause each month until the application for an SSN is complete with the Social Security Administration (SSA). An individual meets the good cause requirement when they provide evidence or collateral information that they applied for or made every effort to supply the SSA with the necessary information to complete the application process. Delays due to illness not associated with a disability (see OAR 461-001- 0015), lack of transportation, or temporary absence do not qualify as good cause. An individual who refuses or fails without good cause to provide or apply for an SSN when required by this rule is ineligible to participate. This period of ineligibility continues until the individual provides the SSN to the Department. TANF Yes. If an individual does not have an SSN, they must provide verification of application and provide the SSN within six months of the initial TANF certification.. Yes. Newborn: A child born in an Oregon hospital is eligible for TANF benefits for six months following the date of birth. ERDC No. A member of a need group or a benefit group is not required to provide or apply for an SSN. ODHS|OHA may ask a member of the filing group or need group to voluntarily provide an SSN. REF No. A member of a need group or a benefit group is not required to provide or apply for an SSN. ODHS|OHA may ask a member of the filing group or need group to voluntarily provide an SSN.