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VERIFICATION 3.6 Requirements 3.6.1 MA AR – TANF Standard: If the applicant is categorically eligible, no verification is required. Otherwise, verify assets. AR – Foster Care/Department Ward/Adoption Assistance Recipient: All individuals in this group are categorically eligible for MA. Thus, assets do not need to be verified. AR – Medically Needy Standard: Do not require verification when assets exceed the limit based on the client's statement of value. Otherwise, require verification of the value of countable assets at application, redetermination, or when a change in assets is reported. Require verification of the ownership of all assets at application and when a change is reported. AR – Poverty Level Families and Children: N/A AX: N/A SR – SSI Recipients: If the applicant receives SSI, no verification is required. SR – Aged/Disabled: See AR – Medically Needy Standard. QM: See AR – Medically Needy Standard. MC: See AR – Medically Needy Standard. TANF See AR – Medically Needy Standard. GC See AR – Medically Needy Standard. FS Require verification only if the information provided would affect group eligibility and is questionable (i.e., unclear, inconsistent, or incomplete). Sources 3.6.2 ALL The following prove ownership and/or value of assets. The SSR must assist a client unable to obtain proof. Items verified by telephone contact must be documented in the case record. The following types of assets must be verified with one of the stated sources or its equivalent: • Burial Plots: o right of burial certificate o written statement from cemetery. • Checking (or Credit Union Draft) Account: o monthly statement (examination of checkbook is not sufficient verification) o current credit union statement o if necessary, telephone contact with the institution to verify the current balance • Funeral Contract: o copy of contract o contact with the funeral home