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statewide database. If the applicant household member is unable to or declines to provide documentation, the individual must not be indicated as disabled in the statewide database. Households with Elderly Persons: EAP considers households with elderly persons to be households containing a member sixty (60) years or older. Veterans and Military Personnel: A Veteran household is defined as a household where any member of the household served or is serving for any length of time in any military service branch (Army, Navy, AirForce, Marines or Coast Guard) and received an honorable discharge if no longer participating in active services. Veteran and Military status can be illustrated with a DD214 form, VA benefit documentation, or military Identification reflecting current or previous duty. It is illegal to photocopy a military ID. A military ID can be used to verify veteran status, but not copied. When a military ID is presented, veteran status should be noted the statewide database as verified but copies should not be made. If an applicant sends a copy of a military ID, it must be destroyed and noted in the client’s file. Please see the following link for more information: https://www.defense.gov/News/Inside- DOD/Blog/Article/2061835/did-you-know- photocopying-a-government-id-is-illegal/ Although there is an exception for government agencies who need to copy IDs for government business, this exception does not apply to EAP applicants. LSPs who have copied military IDs must remove all copies from electronic and paper files. Please note that it is acceptable to copy military paperwork like DD214 or other paperwork showing military status. In general, LSPs can copy any military paperwork that does not have a photo, as long as redaction rules are followed. These documents can be used to determine proof of veteran status: • Form DD214. • Veteran’s Administration Identification Card (VIC). • Active Duty Common Access ID card (typically white) – has an expiration date. Can be shown as proof but not copied. LSPs should destroy copies of Military ID cards. • Reserve Uniformed Services ID card (typically green) – has an expiration date. Can be shown as proof but not copied. LSPs should destroy copies of Military ID cards. • Retired Military Uniformed Services ID card (typically red or blue) – never expires. • Military Separation/Retirement Orders. • Veterans of Foreign Wars Card (VFW). • American Legion membership Card. • Veteran’s Administration Disability Award Letter. • A homeowner with a VA Loan. • State Driver’s License or Identification card with veteran identification. Households with Children Age Five (5) or Under: Households with at least one child age five (5) or under are considered vulnerable population households. This includes households with a member that is pregnant at the time of application.