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186 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 4: Household information In 2017, the Reproductive Health Equity Act (House Bill 3391) was passed. Due to this Act passing, individuals who do not meet the non-citizen requirements are able to continue receiving the same level of benefits as the OHP Plus Pregnant Woman benefit package during their post-partum period. These benefits are referred to as Reproductive Health Equity Fund (RHEF) benefits in rule and in the system will show as CWM Plus Pregnant Woman-postpartum (EMPW). These individuals who do not meet the non- citizen requirements will continue to receive their protected eligibility for 60 days following the end of their pregnancy. For all HSD medical programs, with the exception of BHP, protected eligibility for pregnant individuals continues through the end of their post-partum periods unless the individual: • Is no longer an Oregon resident, • Becomes incarcerated, • Dies, • Begins receiving SSI income, or • Requests voluntary termination of eligibility, including a request made by an individual authorized to act on the beneficiary’s behalf. Oregon Administrative Rule(s) 410-200-0135 — Assumed, Continuous and Protected Eligibility for Children and Pregnant Individuals 410-200-0425 — Specific Requirements; MAGI Pregnant Woman 410-200-0420 — Specific Requirements; MAGI Parent or Caretaker Relative 414-175-0015 — Eligibility Group Structure Individuals with disabilities, including blindness, or who are unable to work In some programs, eligibility and work requirements are affected when there is a condition that impacts an individual’s ability to obtain or maintain employment. Sometimes the condition must be acknowledged by federal or state government or a physician. At other times it can be self-reported or observed by the agency. Because the rules vary greatly based on program and purpose, ODHS|OHA reviews how the condition has been determined and each program’s requirements. SNAP Persons with disabilities, including blindness Most all payments related to disability are countable when determining SNAP benefit eligibility. Click here for Treatment of specific assets. When an individual in the financial group meets one of the following criteria, the group does not have to meet the countable income limit when SNAP benefit eligibility is being determined. A filing group, including someone meeting the below criteria, is not subject to the shelter deduction limit. SNAP defines an individual with a disability as a person who meets any of the following criteria: