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200 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 4: Household information • The disqualified participant’s JOBS status changes to exempt or volunteer • The disqualification was applied in error. • It becomes known that the failure to engage was based on previously unknown domestic violence issues. • It becomes known that the failure to engage was based on an aspect of a previously known or unknown disability. • A required accommodation or modification that would allow the participant to engage was not provided. • The disqualified person is no longer a member of the household group. The disqualification follows the person. • The department determined that the individual was unable to participate because there were no appropriate activity(s) or no support services available to support the activity. • The disqualified individual demonstrates a willingness to engage in treatment required under OAR 461-135-0085. • The disqualified individual agrees to engage in JOBS program activities if treatment is no longer required or available. ERDC This does not apply to the ERDC program. REF Who can be disqualified from the REF employment program? Individuals who must cooperate with the activities specified on their case plan and who fail to cooperate without good cause are subject to disqualification/grant sanction. Disqualifications are applied independently to any mandatory individuals who do not cooperate in employment program requirements. In two adult households, more than one adult can be disqualified if the individual adults do not cooperate in the employment program requirements. REF employment disqualification grant closure There are two disqualification levels for noncooperation with the REF employment program requirements. They are as follows: • In the first level, the disqualified individual is removed from the grant for three months. If this is the only individual on the case, the case is closed for three months. For individuals who have been granted an eligible immigration status on or after May 5, 2025, and therefore have an eligibility period of four months, the first disqualification will permanently make them ineligible for REF cash benefits. • In the second level, the disqualified individual is removed from the grant for six months. If this is the only individual on the case, the case is closed for six months. For individuals who have been granted an eligible immigration status before May 5, 2025 and therefore have an eligibility period of twelve months, a second disqualification makes the refugee permanently ineligible for REF cash benefits.