705-2  What is Acceptable Verification?

Effective:  January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Previous Policy

Some verifications are preferred over others; however, in the absence of a preferred type of verification, workers may use other methods to verify items of eligibility.

1. Use computer interface matches before any other type of verification.

2. Use collateral contacts when possible before requesting verification. A collateral contact is when an eligibility worker contacts a third party to verify an item for eligibility.  See Section 705-4.

3. Client's Statement (Prudent Person Concept). This is when an eligibility worker decides to accept the client's statement as verification. Client statement or self-declaration can be accepted for all eligibility factors except U.S. Citizenship, identity, alien status and income. 

4. Hard copy verifications. Verifications may be those items listed on the Verification Tables or other documents accepted by the worker. 

   • Whenever an eligibility factor has been verified by hard copy, unless it is subject to change or if you have current information that contradicts the accuracy of the verification, do not re-verify that eligibility factor.   Examples of eligibility factors that are not subject to change are citizenship, date of birth, and relationship. For items subject to change, such as income and assets, re-verify them at regular intervals.