105-13         PARTIAL LIST OF VERIFICATION SOURCE

 

The following is a list of some of the possible sources of verification that can be used if there is reason to question a client's statement or if specific program policy requires additional documentation. For further discussion of all eligibility factors and their separate verification concerns and requirements, see the specific program manual.

 

105-13 A.      VERIFICATION OF AGE

 

An official birth certificate is the best document for verifying age, but not the only document. The caseworker should be sure that an official birth certificate is unavailable before using other documents to verify age.

 

  1. Acceptable documents that the client may have are:

 

 

105-13 B.      VERIFICATION THAT CHILDREN ARE LIVING IN THE HOME OF A CARETAKER RELATIVE

 

This Temporary Assistance requirement has two parts that must be verified. First, it must be verified that the necessary family relationship exists between the child and the applicant, and second, it must be verified that the child does, in fact, live in the home of the caretaker relative. (See Temporary Assistance Manual.)

 

1. Verification of Relationship

 

An official birth certificate is the best document for verifying relationship, but not the only document. The caseworker should be sure that an official birth certificate is unavailable before using other documents to verify relationship.

 

Acceptable verification includes but is not limited to:

 

 

2. Verification of "Living With"

 

Acceptable verification includes but is not limited to:

 

 

105-13 C.      VERIFICATION OF RESOURCES

 

Common means of verifying the value of resources including land, buildings, life insurance, other personal property, and financial assets are shown below:

 

1. Documents the client may have:

 

 

2. Verification from other sources:

 

 

105-13 D.      VERIFICATION OF INCOME

 

There are two kinds of income you must consider and both have to be verified.

 

Earned income includes all salaries, tips, wages, or other income from a person's job or self-employment.

 

Unearned income includes such things as retirement checks, Social Security, child support, unemployment checks, and so on.

 

1. Documents the client may have:

 

 

2. Verification from other sources:

 

 

 

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