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613 Chapter 3:Processes and procedures • Section 1: Acting on reported changes (07/2026) Job loss after AML When the caretaker contacts 0DHSI0HA to report they are cleared to work but have lost their job, the caretaker can qualify for authorized work search (AWS). 0DHSI0HA will enter the job loss reason and good cause information into the system. Any reason reported for the job loss is considered a “Good Cause” reason for ERDC. This includes when an individual is fired or has a voluntary quit job. Click here for Authorized work search (AWS). REF This does not apply to the REF program. MSP This does not apply to MSP. OSIPM This does not apply to OSIPM. HSD This does not apply to HSD medical programs. Click here for examples: Authorized medical leave (AML). Oregon Administrative Rule(s) 461-160-0040 — Dependent Care Costs; Deduction and Coverage 461-170-0010 — Reporting Changes – Overview 461-170-0011 — Changes That Must be Reported 414-175-0060 — Reporting Changes 414-175-0023 — Requirement to Establish a Child Care Need and Hours Authorizations Authorized military transition (AMT) This applies specifically to the ERDC program but can affect SNAP benefits. AMT stands for ‘”Authorized Military Transition.” The intent of AMT is to allow child care usage (at the same level) for the purpose of family transition activities, work search, medical appointments and other activities needed for the caretaker returning from a military war zone to transition to civilian life. This allows the children to maintain a routine and continuity of care during the six-month transition. The family does not need to identify what the transition activities are: it is based on the needs of the individual. SNAP When a copay is waived due to AMT 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 paid by the participant. Click here for Expenses and deductions. TANF This does not apply to the TANF program. ERDC Child care can continue for up to six months to allow a transition period for a family that includes a caretaker who is a discharged U.S. military member returning from active duty in a military war zone. Active duty means they are in the military full time. If a military member returns home and is still in active