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A change in source of income
A change in employment status » For a new job, the change occurs on the first day of the new job. » For a job separation, the change occurs on the last day of employment.
A change in earned income more than $100 per month or a change in unearned income of more than $50 per month » The change occurs upon the day the changed income is received. Periodic cost of living adjustments to the federal Black Lung Program, SSB, SSDI, SSI and veterans assistance under Title 38 do not need to be reported. Click here for Case closures and transitions between programs. Click here for examples: Income changes. Oregon Administrative Rule(s) 461-180-0020 — Effective Dates; Changes in Income or Income Deductions That Cause Increases 461-180-0030 — Effective Dates; Changes in Income or Income Deductions That Cause Reductions 461-170-0130 — Acting on Reported Changes; OSIPM, QMB 410-200-0235 — Changes That Must Be Reported 414-175-0070 — Effective Dates Other resources Income: *includes screenshots: Describes all categories of income: Earned, Self-Employment, Unearned, Unpaid, and Specific. Includes general guidance on how to enter income verification and how to verify no income. Provides instruction on updating and terminating income, and when to update, delete, or add a record. Explains the 100% Annual Income screen and the pay frequency calculation factor. Includes FAQ on income. Missing Information: describes the Missing Information Module and how to request missing information. Authorized work search (AWS) This applies to the ERDC program and may also affect SNAP benefits. Families who qualify for ERDC based on employment or education may continue receiving child care assistance if their situation changes. This continuation of child care assistance is called authorized work search (AWS). AWS provides continued support so caretakers can stabilize their employment or education without immediately losing child care. Click here for Job separation and voluntary reduction of hours. SNAP When a copay is waived due to AWS on a corresponding ERDC case, the child care deduction will need to be addressed with the participant. The child care deduction should reflect the actual amount the participant paid. Click here for Expenses and deductions.