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603 Chapter 3:Processes and procedures • Section 1: Acting on reported changes (07/2026) • How many hours the participant is scheduled to work per week • The participant’s hourly rate of pay • The date of the participant’s first paycheck • Actual/Anticipated income in initial month when pay is received • Actual/Anticipated hours to be worked in initial month when pay is received Using this information, ODHS is able to calculate the individual’s ongoing anticipated income. If their income places them over the REF income limit, their case will close with timely notice. The worker will create a new employment/income record in ONE and the system will determine eligibility and send appropriate notices. Changes in employment and Income can be reported by the individual receiving REF or the Refugee Employment Program (REP) contractor. When changes are reported, verification of income is required if REF remains open or if other programs need the verification. The reported change in income is added to ONE and benefits will be reduced with a timely reduction notice. If any of the above information is not reported, ODHS will send a Missing Information Pend to obtain this information, due within 10 days. If the Oregonian reports their employment before the 15th of the month, the worker needs to be sure to enter the information into ONE as soon as possible. This could cause an overpayment for the Oregonian if they report before the 15th and the information is not entered until after the 15th. MSP Individuals are required to report all changes in income that may affect their eligibility for benefits, including the following, within 10 days of occurrence: • A change in employment status • A change in source or amount of income. The date of occurrence is determined as follows: • A change in employment status is considered to occur the first day the individual starts work for a new job or the last day of employment for a job separation. • For earned income, the change occurs upon the receipt of the first paycheck for a new job or the first paycheck reflecting a change in pay. • For unearned income, the change occurs on the day the individual receives the new or changed payment. Changes are considered reported effective the date the information is received or discovered by ODHS|OHA and the change constitutes a new date of request. Program participants are not required to submit a change report form when reporting changes. Processing income changes • Add reported change to the case in ONE. • If the reported changes can potentially impact financial eligibility, run eligibility and authorize all