OAR 461-180-0083: Effective Dates; Other Changes That Cause Increases; OSIPM and QMB

(1) In the OSIP, OSIPM, and QMB programs, this rule is used to determine the effective date when reported changes, other than changes in income or income deductions, cause an increase in benefits. See OAR 461-180-0020 for information about changes in income and income deductions that cause increases. (2) The effective date is determined in accordance with OAR 461-180-0090 if a current recipient of OSIPM or QMB program benefits is determined eligible for a new program with a higher benefit level due to any of the following factors: (a) Changes to the number in the need group (see OAR 461-110-0630). (b) Changes to the amount of countable (see OAR 461-001-0000) resources. (c) Changes to employment status. (d) Changes to service eligibility. (3) If a current OSIPM recipient is determined eligible for a higher benefit level due to pregnancy, the effective date is the first day of the month in which the pregnancy was reported.