Verification For SNAP Expedited Service; Time Limits

This rule establishes verification requirements for expedited services in the SNAP program.

(1) An applicant meeting the SNAP program expedited services criteria under OAR 461-135-0575 and determined eligible for SNAP benefits must provide verification of his or her identity either through a collateral contact or documentary evidence before benefits may be issued. Benefits may not be delayed solely because other eligibility factors are not verified. The filing group (see OAR 461-110-0370) must provide the postponed verification within the timeframes established in section (3) of this rule.

(2) A filing group that was receiving SNAP benefits in another state during the same month the filing group applies for expedited services in Oregon must verify that the filing group will not use SNAP benefits from both the other state and Oregon in the same month. The filing group may provide the verification by signing a statement attesting to the following: