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57 Chapter 1: Introduction to the Oregon Programs Eligibility Notebook • Section 4: Glossary and acronyms (07/2026) Authorized representative Means an individual at least 18 years of age or organization that acts on behalf of an applicant or beneficiary in assisting with the individual’s application and renewal of eligibility and other ongoing communications with the Agency (OAR 410-200-0111). AWS Authorized work search ERDC program benefit that allows for continuation of child care assistance during temporarily or permanently loss of employment. During authorized work search, child care remains open to allow for the care taker to look for work. Automated renewal A renewal of eligibility, initiated by the Agency, based on reliable information contained in the beneficiary’s case record, using the Renewal and Redetermination Verification (RRV) service from the Federal Data Services Hub (FDSH) and automated electronic verification sources available to the agency to perform data matches for the sake of verifying eligibility criteria. ATM Automated teller machines An electronic banking machine that allows customers to complete basic transactions without the aid of a bank representative. Basic decision notice A written notice of a decision made regarding eligibility for benefits mailed no later than the date of action given in the notice or when suspending benefits due to Incarceration (OAR 410-200-0140), the effective date is the day following the date on which the individual became incarcerated. Basic living expenses Basic living expenses are expenditures needed to maintain basic daily living and good health. They include but not limited to: housing, food, clothing, healthcare, and transportation. BCCTP Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program Eligibility criteria for medical assistance based on an individual’s need of treatment for breast or cervical cancer, including pre-cancerous conditions (treatment). The authority administers the Oregon Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP) by entering into agreements with qualified entities as approved by the Authority to provide screening services for BCCTP funded by the Center for Disease Control in support of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. Benefit group A “benefit group” consists of the individuals who receive benefits. Benefit recovery Benefit Recovery is a case term within ONE that is a process used to collect overpayments/over issuance on benefit amounts. An overpayment is defined as a benefit or service received by or on behalf of an individual, or a payment made on behalf of an individual, that exceeds the amount for which the individual is eligible. See Overpayment. Budget month The calendar month from which financial and nonfinancial information is used to determine eligibility and benefit level for the payment month. Burial insurance A type of whole life insurance that is specifically marketed to cover final expenses, including those for burial and cremation. BWE Blind work expense These are costs that can be used as deductions in calculating adjusted income. These are defined by the SSA as expenses that can be used as reductions to earned income.