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MEDICAL SERVICES POLICY MANUAL,SECTION G

G 100 Verification Standards

EXCEPTION: For cases in which the individual has recently started employment and thirty (30) days of verification is not available, the eligibility worker will compute the income from the best information available. Verification of all, if any, paychecks already received by the individual or an employer’s statement of anticipatedearnings (for example, hourly wage or number of hours expected to work per week) should be obtained. Verification of earnings from self-employment will be from the Federal Income Tax Return, purchase, sales, and account books or by any other source that establishes the source and amount of income. As soon as an individual is known to be engaged in a farming business or other self-employment enterprise, they will be advised of the necessity of keeping accurate records so that their income can be determined. Verification of in-kind earned income (including without limitation, free rent andgroceries ) will be obtained from the employer. The verification must include the value of the in-kind benefit (including without limitation, the rent amount the client would otherwise pay the cost of groceries provided) and how often it is provided (for example, monthly or weekly). If the amount fluctuates from week to week or month to month, verification of the in-kind earned income paid during the last two (2) months should be obtained. Verification of unearned income is normally obtained from documentary evidence from the source (for example, an award letter). However, another source may be used if it clearly establishes the source and amount of income.

G-160 Age/Date of Birth MS Manual 01/01/22 Age and date of birth will be verified via the Federal Data Services Hub or other electronic sources. If there is a mismatch, a task will be generated and the eligibility worker will manually verify age and date of birth through birth certificate or other legal documents.

G-170 Disability MS Manual 01/01/14 Verification of disability must be established either through information from the Social Security Administration (SSA) or a determination by the Medical Review Team. Refer to MS F-121 and MS F-122 for procedures.