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• The SSA District Office for benefit checks received on the third of the month. For benefits paid on the 15th of the month, contact the United States Department of Labor, Division of Coal Mine Workers Compensation, 121 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Telephone: (614) 469-5227. 2890.10.35 VERIFICATION OF PENSIONS Verification of the gross amount of a pension payment must be obtained. Viewing the check will not provide accurate information since optional deductions, such as federal income taxes and health insurance premiums, are often withheld. The worker must verify if any deductions are mandatory or optional. Sources of verification include: • Notices regarding benefit amounts, deductions, and payments in the possession of the individual • Correspondence from the payor.

Verification of the gross amount of a federal pension can be obtained by writing to the Office of Personnel Management, Insurance and Retirement Programs, Washington, D.C. 20415. The request for information must contain the individual's name and Civil Service Annuitant (CSA) number. For MAGI (MED 3) AGs, if the applicant’s pension benefits are counted in the calculation of MAGI, the applicant will attest to the benefit income on the application, and the worker will verify the income via electronic sources. If there are discrepancies between the income information provided by the applicant and the electronic data or electronic data is not available, the worker will request documentation as set forth in IHCPPM 2890.00.00, which includes but is not limited to, the above-mentioned documents.49 Refer to IHCPPM 2840.20.00.

2890.10.40 VERIFICATION OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS (UCB)

An automatic request for verification of Unemployment Compensation Benefits (UCB) is accomplished through data exchange. This request is completed for all AG members, age 16 and over, at application and for ongoing cases. The information from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development includes wage and unemployment verification from the prior month. If only part of the maximum benefit is being paid out there may be a deduction for child support, recoupment, or part-time earnings. Refer to IHCPPM 2840.25.00. For MAGI (MED 3) AGs, if the applicant’s unemployment benefits are counted in the calculation of MAGI, the applicant will attest to the income on the application, and the worker will verify the income via electronic sources. If there are discrepancies between the income information provided by the applicant and the electronic data or electronic data is not available, the worker will request documentation as set forth in IHCPPM 2890.00.00.50 Refer to IHCPPM 2840.25.00.