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422 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 6: Non-financial eligibility Click here for examples: Requirement to live with a caretaker or caretaker relative. Oregon Administrative Rule(s) 461-120-0630 — Requirement to Live with a Caretaker or Caretaker Relative 414-175-0020 — General Eligibility Requirements 410-200-0420 — MAGI Parent or Caretaker Relative Immunization requirements This applies specifically to the ERDC program. SNAP This does not apply to the SNAP program. TANF This does not apply to the TANF program. ERDC The intent of the requirement is to protect the health and safety of children. This requirement will ensure children in child care situations paid through the ERDC program are immunized or have started the immunization series according to a schedule approved by the department. The state requirement allows for exemptions due to a medical condition or non-medical reason. Click here for an Immunization schedule and a list of county health departments. The website address can also be found in the ERDC Provider Guide (7492). If the caretaker reports at application that the immunizations are not up to date, allow the caretaker 45 days in a pend status to show they are moving forward in the immunization process. The caretaker will need to do the following: • Show they have applied/obtained medical coverage (if they do not have medical coverage for their child(ren), or • Show proof the immunization series has started. This could include scheduling an appointment for a future date, • Submit a completed copy of their medical or nonmedical exemption form with documentation from a health care practitioner or the vaccine educational module approved by the Oregon Health Authority. At renewal, if the caretaker reports again on the application that the immunizations are not up to date, and they do not intend to bring their immunizations up to date, then their application would be denied. If the caretaker reports again on the application that the immunizations are not up to date and they do intend to bring the immunizations up to date, then the case will be pended for verification. The caretaker can apply again at any time and may be approved if immunization requirements and all other criteria are met. To be eligible, the caretaker must provide the following: • Proof the series of needed immunization has started, or