Moving from Oregon to Washington: Will Your Benefits Transfer?

Portability Varies by Program

• SNAP (food stamps): Portable—reapply in WA.
• TANF (cash assistance): Not portable—stops at state line.
• Child Care Assistance: Sometimes portable; check WA DCYF.
• Housing Assistance (Section 8): Not portable—new application in WA.
• Medicaid: State-specific; must reapply in WA (Apple Health).

Contact **Oregon DHS** and **Washington DSHS** before moving to coordinate transitions.