Connecticut Department of Social Services Uniform Policy Manual: 2099.05 Verification Requirements - Basic Requirements

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF INCOME MAINTENANCEPRIVATE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 4-1-87 Transmittal: UP-87-1 2099.05 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Assistance Unit Composition POLICY ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: AFDC Verification Requirements AABD _______________________________________________________________ MA Subject: FS Basic Requirements ______________________________________________________________________________

2099.05 A. AFDC, AABD, MA

All of the factors involved in determining the assistance unit for AFDC, AABD and MA are verified by meeting other eligibility criteria for these programs.

B. FS Verification Requirements

1. Verification is required when individuals request Food Stamps as a separate assistance unit from others in the household.

a. Factors which must be verified if they are the basis for separate unit status are:

(1) age, when questionable;

(2) pension benefits;

(3) disability benefits;

(4) disability.

b. The gross income of others in the household must be verified when separate assistance unit status is requested in accordance with 2020.10 C.

2. Boarders must verify the amount of board they pay.

3. Before determining the eligibility of a resident of an institution, the Department must verify that the institution in which the individual lives qualifies for Food Stamp recipients.

4. A resident in a qualified group living arrangement must verify the receipt of SSI or SSA for the disabled or blind.