1322.3 Verification of Questionable Information

The worker shall verify all other factors of eligibility prior to approval only if they are questionable and affect the household's eligibility or benefit level. To be considered questionable, the information on the application must be inconsistent with other information on the application or previous applications or inconsistent with information received by the agency. When determining if information is questionable, the decision shall be based on each household's individual circumstances. Also see 1310 and 1320 .

Household Composition - If questionable, the worker shall verify any factors affecting the composition of a household.

Reserved

Resources - Other than as indicated in 1322.1 (9) , resources are to be verified prior to approval only if inconsistent with other information on the application, previous applications, or other documented information, and the resource affects the household's eligibility. Inconsistent resource information shall be identified in the case record with sufficient documentation and verification to support the agency's action in the event of appeal or for Quality Assurance review.

At application and review, when verifying resource information through the Asset Verification Solution (AVS) as outlined in 1322.4(2) and 9333 respectively, if unreported bank accounts are found, additional verification shall be requested of the consumer if the account balance (in combination with all other countable, non-exempt resources) exceeds the applicable resource limit. Otherwise, contact with the consumer is not required to verify the unreported account and the AVS value is accepted.