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611 Chapter 3:Processes and procedures • Section 1: Acting on reported changes (07/2026) OSIPM This does not apply to OSIPM. HSD This does not apply to HSD medical programs. Click here for examples: Authorized work search (AWS). Oregon Administrative Rule(s) 461-160-0040 — Dependent Care Costs; Deductions and Coverage 414-175-0023 — Requirement to Establish a Child Care Need and Hours Authorizations 414-175-0060 — Reporting Changes 461-170-0010 — Reporting Changes – Overview 461-170-0011 — Changes That Must be Reported Authorized medical leave (AML) This applies specifically to the ERDC program but can also affect SNAP benefits. When a caretaker leaves work for a temporary period of time for medical reasons, they may be eligible to continue to use child care benefits. This is called authorized medical leave (AML). SNAP When a copay is waived due to AML 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 pays. Click here for Expenses and deductions. TANF This does not apply to the TANF program. ERDC Medical and Maternity/Paternity Leave Medical leave coding (AML) can be used when an individual reports they are not working due to a medical condition ,or maternity/paternity leave. Maternity/paternity leave may be authorized for up to three months without medical documentation. If additional complications occur that require the caretaker to remain on leave, documentation is required. It is important to note maternity/paternity leave cannot be used back-to-back by both caretakers to make a longer 6-month AML period in a two-parent or caretaker household. Maternity/paternity leave, after the birth of a child, is still limited to a 3-month period. As an example, if one caretaker is on leave from work for 6 weeks post-birth, the second caretaker can take the remainder of the 3-month period as their maternity/paternity leave. Medical leave requires verification of medical situations by a qualified medical professional. This must include: • Diagnosis • Prognosis, and