Verification Chart - Cash and Basic
Revised October 26, 2009
Verification Requirements Chart - Cash Assistance and Basic Food
WHAT TO VERIFY
CASH ASSISTANCE
BASIC FOOD
Alien Status
X For all non-citizen AU members*
Child Support Obligation
X
Recertification:
· If amount of legal obligation has changed; or
· If amount paid has changed.
Citizenship
Only if Questionable
Only if questionable
Dependent Care Expenses
Disability
Emergent Medical Condition
Household Composition
(Includes Purchase & Prepare arrangements)
Only when questionable
X Only when questionable
Identity
X For all AU members
X For applicant or both the Head of Household and Authorized Representative
Incapacity
Income
· If source has changed; or
· If amount has changed over $50.
Medical Expenses
X Over $35
· Previously unreported expenses; and
· Total expenses that have changed by over $25.
Pregnancy
X Including Estimated Due Date
Residency
Households that are not Categorically Eligible (CE) for Basic Food
Shelter Costs
X Obligation to pay rent or mortgage only
SSN Application
Questionable Information
* Persons who are here without documentation are not required to verify that fact.