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178 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 3: Individual information SNAP This does not apply to the SNAP program. TANF This does not apply to the TANF program. ERDC This does not apply to the ERDC program REF This does not apply to the REF program. MSP This does not apply to MSP. OSIPM This does not apply to OSIPM. HSD For HSD medical programs, tax filing status is required for all individuals on a case, even if not applying for medical or living in the same household. Tax filing status is used in combination with relationships and household status to calculate the Eligibility Determination Group (EDG). At the beginning of October of each year, the ONE system runs a data fix to copy tax filing information from the current year into the case record for next year. Oregon Administrative Rule(s) 410-200-0305 — Eligibility Determination Group – MAGI Medicaid/CHIP 461-145-0915 — Self-Employment; General; OSIPM, QMB Minor parents A minor parent is an individual under the age of 18 who is the parent of a child. SNAP This does not apply to the SNAP Program. Click here for Eligibility groups. TANF To be eligible for TANF, a minor parent applying for benefits for their child must live with the minor’s parent, parents or legal guardian unless it is unsafe or impractical for the minor parent to live with those individuals. The expectations regarding minor parents are as follows: • A safe and supportive living situation is critical to the well-being of any individual, particularly minor parents and their child; • Minor parents learn to cope and function better when there is extended family support and parental/adult guidance; • A safe and secure home environment provides a better opportunity for minor parents to become successful and self-reliant; • Attainment of a high school diploma or its equivalent contributes to economic success and better functioning in the world of work.