Oregon SNAP Households Could Face Benefit Interruptions if They Miss New Interview Notices

Starting June 1, some Oregon households that previously had a simpler SNAP renewal process- including households where all adults are seniors or meet the SNAP disability definition and no one has work income- will have to complete an interview before benefits can be approved or renewed, or face benefit interruptions.

Oregon SNAP Benefit Interviews Start June 1

Starting June 1, 2026, all SNAP households must complete an interview when they apply for or renew their monthly food benefits.

The change returns SNAP to standard federal rules that help make sure benefits are accurate and reflect each household’s current situation, but which require interviews for all applications and renewals.

Some households were allowed to skip renewal interviews during the COVID-19 pandemic, but this ends May 31, 2026.

An interview must now be completed before benefits can be approved, including households that previously did not need an interview, for example:

• All adults are age 60 or older or meet the SNAP definition of disability
• No one in the household has income from work

The rule applies to new applications and renewals. Everyone applying for or renewing SNAP benefits must complete an interview before their benefits can be approved or renewed.

For some people, this may be the first time they complete a SNAP interview when renewing their benefits.

The interviews help confirm information, prevent errors, ensure people receive the correct benefit amount, and connect people to the full benefits and services they may qualify for.

What you can do now:

• Make sure ODHS has your current contact information
• Watch for mail, email, text messages, or phone calls from ODHS about your interview
• Respond to messages from ODHS to avoid delays
• Connect with ODHS in the way that works best for you—online, by phone, or in person