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644 Chapter 3:Processes and procedures • Section 2: Verification (07/2026) Student child care hours This applies specifically to the ERDC program. When child care hours are requested due to schooling, verification of registration and current class schedule are required. Click here for Child care hours. Out-of-state verification Verifying out-of-state benefits is only a requirement if ODHS|OHA has reason to believe an individual currently has open benefits outside Oregon. Reasons it may be appropriate to verify out-of-state benefits include, but are not limited to: • Applicant presents an out-of-state ID or license, or • Applicant marks on the application for benefits that they received benefits or resided previously in another state. For verification of duplicate participation or receipt of out-of-state SNAP benefits, refer to the National Directory of Contacts. This is a list of central phone numbers and fax numbers for staff to use to find out if a person applying for assistance in Oregon has already received benefits in another state or US territory. If the applicant has a different phone number or a specific email address for a specific worker in another state or territory, that number or email should be used. Policy units should be notified regarding any changes to the numbers on the list. For all other programs’ verification of assistance, refer to this list of Out of State Contacts. SNAP For information about verifying counting months from out of state benefits for SNAP, refer to the Out-of- state benefits section. TANF Verifying time on TANF from another state When an individual indicates on the application that they received TANF benefits in another state(s) or from a tribal program, the agency must verify how many months the individual received TANF in the other state(s) or program. If verification is needed, SSP staff should do the following things: • Pend the adult’s benefits for 30 days and open a case for the children if all other TANF eligibility requirements are met, and • Attempt to verify the out-of-state time by contacting the other state. If verification of time on TANF from another state or tribe is not received within the 30-day application period, deny the application for the adult for failure to complete the application process. Leave the case open for the children. When verification is received within the 30-day application time frame: • If the adult has less than 60 months on TANF: Add the adult and supplement TANF back to the filing date.