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In the SNAP program and JPI, benefits may be changed for an individual using SRS — based on information obtained other than through the Periodic Report form — only as follows:
(1) The benefit level is increased if the information demonstrates the individual is eligible for greater benefits.
(2) The benefits are closed or reduced if any of the following subsections apply:
(b) The action is based on information that is verified upon receipt . Information is considered verified upon receipt if all of the following are true:
(A) The individual making the report is a member of the SNAP filing group
(see OAR 461-110-0370), ineligible student, authorized representative
(see OAR 461-115-0090), or an individual who is the source of the information being verified (for example, a landlord is the source of a rent amount and an employer is a source of wages).
(B) The information is not questionable.
(C) The information does not require verification or necessary verification is provided with the report (see OAR 461-115-0651).
(c) An individual in paragraph (2)(b)(A) of this rule reports non-financial information (see Division 120 of OAR Chapter 461) that results in loss of eligibility
(see OAR 461-001-0000).
(d) An individual in paragraph (2)(b)(A) of this rule reports financial group
(see OAR 461-110-0530) countable
(see OAR 461-001-0000) income exceeding the SNAP Countable Income Limit set at 130 percent of the federal poverty level under OAR 461-155-0180.
(e) The Department is applying an Intentional Program Violation (see OAR 461-195-0601).
(3) The Department may act on information reported through computer matches when any of the following occur:
(a) The Periodic Report is processed.
(b) The individual is recertified.
(c) Information from the Social Security Administration indicates a member is deceased.
(d) Information from the Oregon Lottery indicates a member has lottery or gambling winnings equal to or in excess of the resource limit listed in OAR 461-160-0015(7)(a).
(e) Information from the Social Security Administration indicates a financial group member’s income has changed.