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A. Proof of Identity Proof of identity is defined as a government-issued photo identification with the applicant’s name. It is required for the applicant and all household members age 18 years and older. This document may be expired or active. Acceptable documents may include: • Any U.S. State issued Driver’s License • Any U.S. State issued Identification Card • Military Identification Card • U.S. Passport • Tribal Identification Card, etc. B. Social Security Numbers A photocopy of the Social Security Card is required for the Applicant and all other household members. Exceptions are made for any child born within the previous twelve months of application for which the SSA has not issued a SSN yet. NOTE: Children who qualify as the exception should be entered into the LES system using all 9s (999-99-9999). All other household members without a verified SSN cannot be included on the LIHEAP application. C. Household Income Eligibility The LES system is programmed to block applications when total household income exceeds the current income guidelines. 1. Definition of Income Subgrantee must use a household’s total countable income. Total income cannot exceed 60% of the Louisiana State Median Income in order to qualify applicants to receive assistance. Earned and/or unearned income must be used in determining eligibility for LIHEAP assistance. The gross amount of income prior to deductions will be counted unless otherwise specified.  Earned income is defined as either cash, or in-kind income received as compensation for wages, salaries, commissions, or profit through employment or self-employment.  Unearned income is defined as income which was not received as a result of the performance of a service, or earned from sources other than employment, self- employment or in-kind income.