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384 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 5: Financial eligibility In ONE, Striker Income is coded on the Unearned Income screen: • Unearned Income Category – Other Income • Unearned Income Type – Strikers’ Benefits Treat these payments as follows: • For all programs except SNAP, count as unearned income. • For SNAP, exclude these payments, unless the striker’s current income is higher than their pre-strike income. If so, count as unearned income. Oregon Administrative Rule(s) 461-145-0525 — Strikers’ Benefits 410-200-0015 (54) and (55) — General Definitions 414-175-0035 — Specific Financial Requirements Tax refund In ONE, refunds and rebates are coded on the Unearned Income screen: • Unearned Income Category – Refunds and Rebates • Unearned Income Type – there are several different types to choose from, select the one which is applicable to the type being reported:

Š Federal Income Tax Refunds

Š Property Tax refunds

Š Refunds and rebates -all others

Š Refunds and rebates on merchandise received as a gift

Š State Tax Refunds Count tax refunds, except for the Earned Income Tax Credit portion, as follows: Federal tax refunds: • For all programs except MSP:

Š In the month of receipt, consider it excluded income.

Š For 12 months following the month of receipt, consider it an excluded resource.

Š After the 12 months, consider it a countable resource • For HSD medical programs and MSP, exclude as income and as a resource. Note: Federal tax refunds are excluded as a resource for eligibility decisions if received before Jan. 1, 2010. State tax refunds and property tax refunds, including Elderly Rental Assistance (ERA): • In the month of receipt, consider it lump-sum income. • After the month of receipt, consider it a countable resource.