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Verification During The Time of Renewal 4.10

ALL If determined that further information is needed to redetermine eligibility, written notice must be given to the customer. This notice should include the information needed, and the amount of time the client has to provide the information. At least 10 days must be given to the client to return needed information. When the agency obtains/receives third-party information that will affect the household’s eligibility for benefits, the agency MUST contact the household and give them a chance to dispute the information BEFORE taking adverse action on their benefits or application If Third-party information that will impact the eligibility determination is discovered, attempt to contact the customer to discuss the information. In discussion with the customer, review the information that was received to determine if it is accurate. If third party information comes from a confidential source, the SSR must NOT disclose the source of information. If the customer reports that the third-party is correct, the information can be used for determination. TANF, GC and SNAP TANF, GC Residency must be verified at every renewal. Reported income and assets must be verified at every renewal. The Department should utilize information available in DC Link whenever possible to verify unearned income. Families must verify that children who are sixteen or older in the grant meet school requirements (see Section 4.4 in Part IV: School Attendance and Student Status). MA To be eligible for MA under some eligibility categories, individuals must have countable assets below a specified level. Some categories do not, however, impose an asset test. Specifically, those who meet the non-financial and income-eligibility criteria for MAGI Medicaid do not have to meet an asset test.