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ESA SNAP Policy Manual 306 Element Proof Required? Examples of Acceptable Proof TANF and GC SNAP ABD Medicaid and IDA Income Initial application: Yes

Recertification or reported change in one of the following circumstances:  Source has changed  Amount has changed over $50  Information is incomplete, inaccurate, inconsistent or outdated Yes Earned:  Pay stubs from last 30 days  Employer statement by telephone or in writing  Third-party verification sources, such as The Work Number − The Work Number must be checked for all adult household members at initial application and recertification. Verification of income discovered by The Work Number should only be requested from the household if the information is not representative of what is reported by the household or confirmed by the household verbally and documented in case notes. Unearned:  ESA data matches, such as BENDEX or SOLQ  Award letters  Bank statement showing direct deposits (this may show the net amount); additional information may be needed to determine gross income  Collateral contact

See Section 5.2, Income Verification, for additional types of income verification sources. In-kind income No No No N/A “Living with” a relative Yes, at application and when adding a child to the assistance unit No No  Written statement  Collateral contact Insurance No No Yes  Policy document  Written statement from insurance company or agent Return