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476 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 6: Non-financial eligibility HSD This does not apply to HSD medical programs. Oregon Administrative Rule(s) 461-130-0305 — General Provisions; Employment Programs 461-130-0310 — Participation Classifications; Exempt, Mandatory, and Volunteer 461-130-0315 — Requirements for Mandatory Employment Program Individuals; Pre-TANF, REF, SNAP, TANF 461-130-0327 — Good Cause 461-130-0330 — Disqualifications; Pre-TANF, REF, SNAP TANF 461-130-0335 — Removing Disqualifications and Effect on Benefits 461-135-0520 — Time Limit and Special Requirements for ABAWD; SNAP 461-135-0521 — Job Quit by Applicants; SNAP Other resources Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) Process: This process walks Eligibility Workers, and Leadership through ABAWD referrals and working monthly lists. Work Registration and ABAWD Desk Guide: Gives comprehensive breakdown of Work Registration and ABAWD policy and system information. SNAP E & T Exemptions and Screens: This QRG shows who is subject to Work Registration and ABAWD Program rules, and the corresponding EDG Summary screens. It includes a table which lists each Work Registration and ABAWD exemption, the screens used to enter the exemption, and how the exemption will appear on the EDG Summary screen if entered correctly. Changing ABAWD Month Status *includes screenshots: Updating past ABAWD month entry from non-exempt to exempt status based on new information (e.g. pregnancy beginning in January reported in month of March-- countable months in January and February changed from non-exempt to exempt status) TANF time limits This specifically applies to the TANF program. SNAP This does not apply to the SNAP program. TANF What is the Oregon TANF time limit? Under federal and state law, most adults and minor parent heads-of-households can receive TANF cash assistance for a total of 60 months (five years). TANF cash assistance is intended to be a temporary means of support while families work toward self-sufficiency. In Oregon, the 60-month time limit began on July 1, 2003, and is applied based on state law. Participants who meet one of the hardship extension criteria but have used their 60 months may be eligible for additional months. If the participant does not meet one of the hardship extension criteria but has an extreme need reported in their 60th month, they may be granted a temporary continuation of benefits.