Reporting Changes

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(1) A caretaker is required to report a change in circumstances in accordance with the reporting system in which the caretaker participates.

(2) The Department determines the appropriate reporting system.

(3) In addition to any required report form, when a caretaker is required by this division of rules to report a change in circumstances, the report may be made by telephone, office visit, report form, or other written notice.

(4) A change is considered reported effective the date a caretaker or authorized representative reports the information to an Oregon Department of Human Services branch office or within the ONE Applicant Portal.

(5) A change reported by a caretaker or authorized representative for one program supported by the ONE Eligibility System is considered reported for all programs in which that caretaker participates.

(6) A change in employment status is considered to occur as follows:

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Reporting Changes

Official source

(1) A caretaker is required to report a change in circumstances in accordance with the reporting system in which the caretaker participates.

(2) The Department determines the appropriate reporting system.

(3) In addition to any required report form, when a caretaker is required by this division of rules to report a change in circumstances, the report may be made by telephone, office visit, report form, or other written notice.

(4) A change is considered reported effective the date a caretaker or authorized representative reports the information to an Oregon Department of Human Services branch office or within the ONE Applicant Portal.

(5) A change reported by a caretaker or authorized representative for one program supported by the ONE Eligibility System is considered reported for all programs in which that caretaker participates.

(6) A change in employment status is considered to occur as follows:

(a)For a new job, the change occurs the first day of the…#

(a) For a new job, the change occurs the first day of the new job.

(b)For a job separation, the change occurs on the last day…#

(b) For a job separation, the change occurs on the last day of employment.

(7) A change in source of income is considered to occur as follows:

(a) For earned income, the change occurs upon the receipt by the caretaker of the first paycheck from a new job or the first paycheck reflecting a new rate of pay.

(b) For unearned income, the change occurs the day the caretaker receives the new or changed payment.

(8) A caretaker must report, orally or in writing, to the Oregon Department of Human Services the following changes within 10 days of occurrence:

(a) A change in employment status.

(b) A change in mailing address or residence.

(c)A change in membership of the filing group.#

(c) A change in membership of the filing group.

(d)A member of the filing group is discharged from the…#

(d) A member of the filing group is discharged from the U.S. military and returning from active duty in a military war zone.

(e)A change in income above the 250 percent federal…#

(e) A change in income above the 250 percent federal poverty level (FPL) or 85 percent state median income (SMI), whichever is higher, as described in OAR 414-175-0050, that is expected to continue.

(9) A caretaker must report to the Direct Pay Unit of the Department, orally, or in writing, a change in child care provider.

(10) A caretaker is not required to report any of the following changes:

(a) Periodic cost-of-living adjustments to the federal Black Lung Program, SSB (Social Security Benefits), SSDI, SSI, and veterans assistance under Title 38 of the United States Code.

(b) Periodic cost-of-living adjustments to ERDC, GA, OSIP, REF, SFPSS, and TANF standards.

(c) Other changes in eligibility criteria based on legislative or regulatory actions.