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2406.25.00 TEMPORARY ABSENCE FROM INDIANA

Residence is retained until abandoned. Temporary absence from Indiana, with subsequent returns to the state or intent to return when the purpose of the absence has been accomplished, does not interrupt continuity of residence.

See also Temporary Absence for TANF and SNAP households in Section 3205.05.10. Assistance cannot be discontinued when an individual leaves the state temporarily and no other state recognizes them as a resident for assistance purposes during the absence. 2406.30.00 PERMANENT ABSENCE FROM INDIANA

If the recipient leaves Indiana with the intent of establishing residence in another state, assistance is to be discontinued. 2406.35.00 RESIDENCY VERIFICATION (S)

Residency must be verified and documented for SNAP. Documentation that provides a name and address, such as the following, may be used to verify residency: • driver's license. • school records. • other forms of I.D. • employment records. • church records. • rent/mortgage receipts and/or utility bills. • local postal record; or • written statement from a third party (written statement from third party must include contact information including phone number of person signing statement )

In the event no written documentation is available, a collateral contact such as the following may be used: • landlord. • neighbor. • utility company. • school. • shelter manager; or • employer 2406.40.00 RESIDENCY VERIFICATION (C)

Residency must be verified and documented for TANF. Documentation that provides a name and address may be used to verify residency: • driver's license. • school records. • other forms of I.D.