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201 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 4: Household information When does a REF employment disqualification end? A REF employment disqualification cannot end early. It must be served in full, unless one or more of the following situations exists: • The disqualified participant is now exempt from employment program participation and disqualification. • An applicant who would be subject to an employment program disqualification under OAR 461- 130-0330 withdraws the application before benefits are approved. • The disqualification was applied in error. Do not count that disqualification. • It becomes known that the failure to cooperate was based on previously unknown domestic violence issues. • It becomes known that the failure to cooperate was based on an aspect of a previously known or unknown disability. • A required accommodation or modification that would allow a disabled participant to participate was not provided. • The disqualified person is no longer a member of the household group. The disqualification follows the person. Effective date for ending a disqualification The disqualification ends after the participant completes the full disqualification period. After serving the disqualification period, the refugee must reapply for program benefits. MSP Disqualifying transfer of assets do not apply to MSPs. OSIPM Disqualifying transfer of assets Individuals receiving OSIPM are not subject to disqualifying transfer of asset penalties unless their OSIPM eligibility is dependent on their receipt of home and community-based or nursing facility services. This means individuals receiving medical types of assistance (TOAs) LTCSERV and OSIPMBHI are ineligible for OSIPM if they have a disqualifying transfer of asset(s). Individuals whose medical eligibility is not dependent on service eligibility may maintain OSIPM while they are serving a disqualifying transfer period. Disqualifying transfers of assets do not apply to OSIPM Acute Care Settings (ACS). Refer to LTC for disqualification periods, determining values and hardships. HSD This does not apply to HSD medical programs. Fleeing felon and parole and probation violators The participant is ineligible for SNAP, TANF and REF benefits when ODHS|OHA receives a report from a local, state or federal corrections agency or the courts that the individual is in violation of conditions of parole, probation or post-prison supervision. Their ineligibility continues until the local, state or federal corrections agency or the courts report the individual is cooperating with the conditions of their parole, probation or post-prison supervision.