OAR 461-180-0006. Effective Dates; Changes for Cases in the Simplified Reporting System (SRS); SNAP

In the SNAP program, and only as allowed under OAR 461-170-0103: (1) The effective date of a change based on a complete (see OAR 461-170-0101) Periodic Report form is: (a) The first day of the month following the continued due month (see OAR 461-170-0101); (b) The first day of the month following the due month (see OAR 461-170-0101) if there is time to send a continuing benefit decision notice (see OAR 461-001-0000); or (c) If the change causes benefits to close, the last day of the continued due month. (2) The effective date of a change not based on a Periodic Report form is as follows: (a) For a change resulting in an increase in benefits, the effective date is determined in accordance with OAR 461-180-0010 and 461-180-0020. (b) For a change resulting in a decrease in benefits, the effective date for reducing benefits is the first of the month following the month in which the decision notice period ends. (c) For a change resulting in a closure of benefits, the effective date is the last day of the month in which the notice period ends.