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94 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 1: Application within a certain time period. For ERDC, benefits begin the first of the month in which the DOR is established. Program How to establish DOR Application processing time SNAP DOR does not apply. See filing date. TANF DOR does not apply. See filing date. ERDC The DOR is the date the caretaker or authorized representative requests ERDC benefits or child care assistance. This request can be made to ODHS|OHA via phone, letter, application or walk- in. 45 days, which can be extended due to situations beyond the applicant’s control that require additional time to gather verification requested, up to an additional 45 days (a total of 90 days from the DOR). REF DOR does not apply. See filing date. MSP The DOR is: 1. The date the applicant or someone acting on their behalf requests medical benefits. 2. The date medical services were received if the request for medical benefits is received by an ODHS|OHA representative no later than the next business day. 3. The date ODHS|OHA initiates a renewal. The request can be made via ONE, phone, in writing or in person. 45 days, which can be extended due to situations beyond the applicant’s or ODHS|OHA’s control which require additional time to gather the requested verification. OSIPM The DOR is: 1. The date the applicant or someone acting on their behalf requests medical benefits. 2. The date medical services were received if the request for medical benefits is received by an ODHS|OHA representative no later than the next business day. 3. The date ODHS|OHA initiates a renewal. The request can be made via ONE, phone, in writing or in person. 45 days, which can be extended due to situations beyond the applicant’s or ODHS|OHA’s control that require additional time to gather the requested verification. 90 days if the applicant has met all eligibility requirements, unless ODHS|OHA must determine whether the applicant is blind or has a disability. The processing time may be extended if: • ODHS|OHA cannot reach a decision because the individual or an examining physician or psychologist has not taken an action necessary for the decision to be made, or • There is an administrative or other emergency beyond ODHS|OHA’s control that impairs its ability to make the decision.