September 25, 2026 2:50 a.m.
As part of ongoing efforts to improve accuracy of benefits, the Oregon Department of Human Services is asking some people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits to provide updated income information by the end of the month.
A release from Oregon Department of Human Services said ODHS began mailing notices September 16th. About 11,000 Oregon recipients will receive the notices by end of this week.
Oregon Eligibility Partnership interim director Jessica Amaya Hoffman said, “We know SNAP rules and reporting requirements can be complicated, and receiving a notice asking for more information can be concerning.” Hoffman said, “The most important thing people can do is respond so that our eligibility staff can review the case, answer questions and make sure people receive the benefits they are eligible for.”
ODHS provides some tips if a person receives a Missing Information notice:
- Recipients should read the notice carefully. It explains what information ODHS needs and when they need a response.
- Provide the requested income verification by September 28th.
- Respond even if the information is wrong.
- Contact ODHS for questions or help.
- Recipients do not need to contact their employer to respond to the notice.
- Do not ignore the notice. If ODHS does not receive a response, SNAP and TANF benefits, if applicable, will close on the date listed in the notice.
ODHS expects to conduct additional income checks over the next 12 to 15 months
Receiving a notice does not automatically mean someone will lose their benefits.
Learn more about reporting SNAP changes:
https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/food/Pages/report-snap-changes.aspx#how
As of August 30th, 2026, there are 639,261 individuals in Oregon who receive SNAP.