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78 Chapter 1: Introduction to the Oregon Programs Eligibility Notebook • Section 4: Glossary and acronyms (07/2026) Redetermination A review of eligibility outside of regularly scheduled renewal. Redeterminations that result in the assignment of a new renewal date are considered renewals. REF Refugee assistance Cash assistance to low-income refugees who are not eligible for the TANF program. Renewal A process by which the participant is assessed to continue receiving benefits such as medical coverage for a defined period of time based on the program. Renewal period The period when a case must be submitted for renewal of benefits. REP Refugee Employment Program Any self-sufficiency service, employment service or case plan available to or developed for individuals in the REF program. RFI Request for information A notice sent by the agency to request additional information or verification of information. An RFI may be sent when attested information is not reasonably compatible with information obtained through an electronic data match, or when information or verification is needed that is not available through an electronic data match.