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486 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 6: Non-financial eligibility not respond or provide this information, the individual is responsible for verifying they have not received out-of-state benefits. If verification for TANF time from another state or tribe is not received within the 30-day application period, the application is denied for the adult for failure to complete the application process. The case will remain open for the children. When verification is received within the 30-day application time frame: • If the adult has less than 60 months on TANF, the adult is added and TANF is supplemented back to the filing date. • If the adult has more than 60 months, the adult’s needs would not be added to the grant unless the individual meets one of the hardship extension criteria. The children may continue to receive benefits if all other TANF eligibility requirements are met. • If the adult has more than 60 months and meets one of the hardship extension criteria, the adult is added and TANF is supplemented back to the filing date. Once out-of-state months have been received, they must be added to the Out-of-State Time Limits screen. ERDC A family can receive ERDC benefits in Oregon even though they may have an open case in another state. This is because ERDC benefits are paid to the provider based on the date they started caring for the child here in Oregon. REF Verifying out-of-state benefits is a requirement if ODHS has reason to believe an individual currently has open benefits outside of Oregon. Reasons it may be appropriate to verify out-of-state benefits include, but are not limited to: • Applicant presents an out-of-state ID or license, or • Applicant marks on the application for benefits that they received benefits or resided previously in another state. MSP Benefits received from another state are considered concurrent benefits and are addressed in Concurrent and other benefits. Payment of benefits out of state Send benefits out of state if individuals are absent from Oregon and they establish their intent to return within 60 days. If individuals are detained out of state beyond 60 days for medical reasons, determine continued eligibility and require the individual to provide documentation of the need to remain in the other state. Out-of-state medical expenditures must have prior authorization. Refer out-of-state medical providers to DMAP for approval and copies of Oregon’s fee schedule so they can accurately bill for medical services provided to the individual. Advise people receiving medical assistance who are temporarily leaving Oregon that they will receive only emergency medical coverage while they are out of state. If the participant needs specific information,