Verification Charts

Revised on: April 20, 2026

Acceptable Forms of Verification Chart

The following table is a suggested list of reliable sources of verification for each eligibility factor. Any source, including verbal, written, and email statements, can be used as long as it meets the "Criteria for Evaluating Verification".

WHAT TO VERIFY	ACCEPTABLE VERIFICATION
ABAWD Exemption	See ABAWD Clarifying Information - WAC 388-444-0035
ABAWD Participation	ABAWD Activity Report (DSHS 01-205 ) Collateral Contact Pay Stub/Employment verification system eJAS information
Alien Status (For all non-citizen AU members)	See tables in NILC Guide for documents used to verify alien status
Child Support Obligation	Court papers SEMS data Statement from custodial parent Receipt
Citizenship for Cash, ABD and state funded medical assistance (Only if questionable)	Birth Certificate Naturalization Papers Passport
Dependent Care Expenses	Statement from the provider Bills or receipts SSPS data
Disability	Award letter from SSA DDDS disability approval Collateral contact with SSA Collateral contact with VA Decision from disability program specialist (ABD cash)
Emergent Medical Condition	Hospital bills Statement from the provider
Household Composition	Statement from landlord Rental agreement Collateral contact
Identity (for Cash and Food)	Driver's license State ID card Birth certificate Passport School records Current Alien Registration Card Collateral Contact outside the client's household SOLQ
Incapacity	Doctor's statement Medical records Decision from disability program specialist
Income	Pay stubs Employer statement by telephone Employer statement in writing SEMS data ACES Interfaces Bank statement that shows direct deposits (many deposits show the net amount, you may need additional information that shows the gross income) Collateral contact SOLQ Financial Aid Award Letter
LAM (Living Above Means)	Alternate Income Verification Bills/Receipts Collateral contact Bank Statement
Medical Expenses	Bills/Receipts Statement from the provider Mileage log or receipt for medical transportation costs
Pregnancy	Medical records or statement from a licensed medical practitioner (for TANF/SFA/PWA) Client's statement that she had a positive result from a pregnancy test (for ABAWD Status only)
Residency	Rental or lease agreement Statement from landlord Mortgage papers Utility company records or bills
Resources - including those of an immigrant's sponsor	Bank statements Insurance documents Vehicle registration Stock certificates Courthouse records Property tax statement
Shelter Costs	Landlord statement Current lease Rent or mortgage receipt Utility bills Collateral contact
SSN Application	Collateral contact with SSA SSA printouts or documents Birth document that states SSN was applied for
Work Study	Financial Aid Award Letter Collateral contact with the institution of higher education

Verification Requirements Chart - Cash Asssitance and Basic Food

WHAT TO VERIFY	CASH ASSISTANCE	BASIC FOOD
Alien Status	X For all non-citizen AU members*	X For all non-citizen AU members*
Child Support Obligation	X	X
Citizenship	X Only if Questionable	X Only if questionable
Dependent Care Expenses (Including transportation costs)		X Only if questionable (Continue to check WCAP for WCCC copays)
Disability	X	X
Emergent Medical Condition
Household Composition (Includes Purchase & Prepare arrangements)	X Only if questionable	X Only if questionable
Identity	X For all AU members	X For applicant or both the Head of Household and Authorized Representative
Incapacity		X
Income	X	X Recertification: · If source has changed; or · If amount has changed over $50. NOTE: There is no requirement to verify income-in-kind for BF.
LAM (Living Above Means)	X Only if Questionable	X Only if questionable
Medical Expenses		X Only for elderly persons or persons with disabilities: At initial application; and At recertification or change of circumstances if expenses have changed by more than $25.
Pregnancy	X Including Estimated Due Date
Residency		X Households that are not Categorically Eligible (CE) for Basic Food
Resources	X If within 75% of resource limit or if otherwise questionable.	X If household is not CE (See WAC 388-414-0001)
Shelter Costs	X Only if questionable, or causes an increase to benefits for a recipient.	X Only if questionable
SSN Application	X	X
Questionable Information	X	X

* Persons who are here without documentation are not required to verify that fact.