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• Statements made by the applicant • Information on previous applications • Information available to the worker.

When determining if the information is questionable, the worker will base the decision on the circumstances of the AG. Further verifications may be necessary if any of the following situations occur:

• A report of expenses that exceed income. • The AG reports no income and/or no assets, yet is managing financial affairs • Information has been received that there are individuals not included on the application reside with the applicant/recipient and, therefore, the composition of the AG is questionable.

Questionable information alone does not serve as a basis for a denial or termination of the case. When unclear information is received from a third party or from the AG, clarification and verification of the AG’s circumstances must be pursued. A written request, which clearly advises the AG of the verification needed and actions needed to clarify the circumstances must be sent. The notice must advise the AG it has 13 days to respond and clarify its circumstances and that failure to respond will result in denial/closure. If the AG does not respond to the written notice or does respond but refuses to provide sufficient information to clarify the circumstances, adverse action is taken to terminate the case. A new application is required if the AG wishes to continue to receive benefits. Refer to IHCPPM 1610.50.00 for pregnancy-related change processing.

If the AG responds and provides sufficient information, the reported information must be acted upon.

Benefits for one category cannot be terminated solely because benefits under another category are terminated.

Note: All written and attested statements must include a signature, date, and give specific monetary/frequency terms of actual/anticipated projections of income and or resources when applicable (Refer to 2025.05.00 and 2025.10.05). For example: My husband earns $500/month, or I have $50.00 in cash on hand. This information will need to be provided for applicants/household members. The worker must document the reason for the signed statement.