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Clarifying Questions and Answers Rule Payer stopped paying (Child support; alimony; foster care) Accept Attestation Not accounting for deductions Count gross amount Overpayment Refer to State worker Garnishment Count gross amount Cost of Living Adjustment change Accept attestation [Earner] started working Request non-electronic verification of recent pay Income fluctuates/changes regularly o If the data source shows income that is under the income limit, accept attestation. o Otherwise, request non-electronic verification Never received this Income Refer to a State worker If the person attests to having no income, ask how the person is meeting their living expenses Living with family/friends Accept attestation and, for households with no income, perform post-eligibility match with The Work Number and Base Wage every six months. Note: Once implemented and we have had a period of time to collect data, we will evaluate the effectiveness of the 6 month post-enrollment check to determine if a more frequent check is needed and may change the frequency. Using money from my savings/checking account Accept attestation and, for households with no income, perform post-eligibility match with The Work Number and Base Wage every six months. Note: Once implemented and we have had a period of time to collect data, we will evaluate the effectiveness of the 6 month post-enrollment check to determine if a more frequent check is needed and may change the frequency. Accept attestation and, for households with no income, perform post-eligibility match with The Work Number and Base Wage every six months.