OAR 461-115-0071. Who Must Sign the Application and Complete the Application Process

(1) In the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, at least one caretaker relative (see OAR 461-001-0000) must sign the application and complete the application process. (2) In the Emergency Assistance (EA) program: (a) A caretaker relative must sign the application and complete the application process for a child (see OAR 461-001-0000). If the child is not living with a caretaker relative, another adult may act on behalf of the child. (b) If the caretaker relative lives with a spouse (see OAR 461-001-0000), both must sign the application. (c) A dependent child 18 years of age who applies must sign the application and complete the application process. (3) For General Assistance (GA), Medicare Savings Programs (see OAR 461-001-0000), and Oregon Supplemental Income Program Medical (OSIPM): (a) At least one of the following individuals must sign the application and complete the application process: (A) A member of the filing group (see OAR 461-110-0310). (B) For individuals applying for long-term care (see OAR 461-001-0000) services, the individual’s community spouse (see OAR 461-001-0030) who lives with the individual or who was living with the individual immediately prior to the continuous period of care (see OAR 461-001-0030). (C) The authorized representative (see OAR 461-115-0090). (D) If a signature cannot be obtained under paragraphs (A) through (C) of this subsection, anyone 18 years of age or older acting responsibly on behalf of a child under age 18 or an individual who is incapacitated. (b) If the applicant dies prior to the determination of eligibility for OSIPM, the application may be processed if the Department receives the information required to determine eligibility under OAR 461-115-0190(1). (4) In the Refugee Assistance (REF) and Refugee Assistance Medical (REFM) programs, at least one adult (see OAR 461-110-0430) member of the filing group (see OAR 461-110-0430) must sign the application. (5) In the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), at least one of the following individuals must sign the application and complete the application process: (a) An adult (see OAR 461-110-0370) or primary person (see OAR 461-001-0015) in the filing group (see OAR 461-110-0370). (b) An adult or primary person excluded from the filing group under OAR 461-110-0370(8)(b). (c) The authorized representative (see OAR 461-001-0000, 461-115-0090, and 461-135-0510) of the filing group. (6) An individual required to sign the application but unable to sign may sign with a mark, witnessed by an employee of the: (a) Branch office (see OAR 461-001-0000); or (b) Public institution (see OAR 461-135-0950), when the individual applying is a resident of a public institution (see OAR 461-135-0950) and is applying for benefits under the OSIPM program.