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484 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 6: Non-financial eligibility • The application reports that benefits were received in another state. • A child in the household was born in another state. Click here for Out-of-state verification. SNAP When determining eligibility for SNAP benefits for an applicant who has moved to Oregon or has provided out-of-state ID, ODHS|OHA will ask the following questions to determine eligibility: • What brought you to Oregon? • How long have you lived in Oregon? • Can you tell me about any assistance you received in other states you have lived? • SNAP benefits are not transferred between states. Is there another state I can contact to help you close an open case? • Were you required to participate in a work search program or work 20 hours per week in another state? If so, did you have any countable months? Did you receive SNAP in another state during the current Oregon SNAP time-limit period (see OAR 461-135-0520)? Pending for verification • ODHS|OHA is required to make two attempts to contact the other state to verify benefits. Click here for a complete list of the states with preferred contact method. One of the attempts must be made using the preferred method chosen by the state. • The case is not pended until after all attempts have been unsuccessful and the applicant has reported open benefits in another state. In this situation, a pending notice would be issued to the applicant to provide proof the case has been closed. If the individual reports no open benefits in another state, ODHS|OHA will narrate the two attempts and continue with the eligibility determination. Situation/ circumstance Expedited application Non-expedited application Out-of-state verification • Certify case for following expedited processing policy; case is certified longer once verification is received. • Follow policy for approving application. Out-of-state ID • Ask when they moved to Oregon. • If open in another state, must have verification before opening. • If no open benefits, please follow verification policy. • If open in another state, must verify case has closed in other state. • If reporting no open benefits in another state, make two attempts to confirm before opening. Narrate both attempts!