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317 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 5: Financial eligibility plan they have selected. Individuals cannot withdraw funds on these cards as cash. All programs agree the benefits issued on these cards are not income because they are part of their Medicare Part C medical benefit and should not be entered in ONE. Please write a detailed case note when an individual reports they are receiving this type of card. Although the benefits of each card vary, some examples of items covered by Medicare Advantage cards include: • Over-the-counter health items and dental services that are not covered by Medicare or Medicaid • Healthy food items like dairy products, meats, vegetables, and more • Assistive and safety devices such as handrails and shower stools • Utilities such as water, sewer, electricity, gas, phone, or internet • Hearing aids and eyeglasses • Gym memberships or fitness classes For employment-related items, see OAR 461-145-0130. In ONE, Gifts and Winnings are coded on the Unearned Income screen: • Unearned Income Category – Winnings/Gifts • Unearned Income Type – there are two different types to choose from, select the one which is applicable to the type being reported:
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Winnings For all programs except ERDC, treat in-kind gifts and winnings according to policy for the specific type of asset. Treat gifts and winnings in the form of money as periodic or lump-sum income. For ERDC, exclude all gifts and winnings. For HSD medical programs, gifts are excluded for monthly and annual income. Winnings are counted. Oregon Administrative Rule(s) 461-145-0210 — Gifts and Winnings 461-145-0130 — Earned Income; Treatment 414-175-0035 — Specific Financial Requirements 410-200-0015 (54) and (55) — General Definitions Groundfish disaster benefits People working in the commercial fishing industry may qualify for groundfish disaster benefits. These benefits are disbursed through the Oregon Employment Department to persons involved in the commercial fishing industry in Oregon’s coastal communities.