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(c) A fee agent is responsible for conducting an interview with an applicant who lives in the fee agent’s area, unless an applicant has arranged an interview directly with the department. (Eff. 8/5/92, Register 123; am 10/1/97, Register 143; am 10/1/2001, Register 159; am 1/7/2005, Register 173) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.27.005 AS 47.27.020 7 AAC 45.175. Verification and documentation. (a) Except as provided by 7 AAC 45.180 and 7 AAC 45.255, an applicant’s claim for assistance must be supported by verification satisfactory to the department that the applicant meets all eligibility requirements. An applicant or a recipient who refuses to provide the department with verification of eligibility required under this section is not eligible to receive ATAP benefits. (b) The department will determine whether the verification and documentation received is satisfactory by considering

(1) its necessity for making an eligibility determination;

(2) whether it reasonably proves the fact that requires verification or documentation;

(3) all other information contained in the application and case file; and

(4) what alternative types of verification or documentation are obtainable and which are not obtainable. (Eff. 8/5/92, Register 123; am 10/1/97, Register 143; am 1/7/2005, Register 173) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.27.005 AS 47.27.020