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● Be at least 18 years old or an emancipated minor.

● Maintain primary residence at the address listed on the application or meet proxy application criteria (see Chapter 3.4.5).

● Appear for an in-person interview if requested by the LAA. Required Documents (Non-Categorical Eligible Applications) An application is only complete when the following are submitted: 1. Signed and Dated Application

○ Accepted if signed by applicant, proxy, or Power of Attorney.

○ Submission methods: in person, online, mail, phone, fax, or email.

○ Original signatures not required unless questionable.

○ Electronic signatures only accepted via MDTHINK online application.

○ Telephonic signatures allowed with a completed Telephonic Signature form.

2. Names and Social Security Numbers (SSNs)

○ Required for applicant and all household members.

○ Acceptable documents: SSN card, SOLQ/SVES printout, tax forms, official letters, or Medicare card (if number shown is SSN).

○ Previously verified SSNs do not need to be re-verified but must be documented in the current file.

3. Photo Identification (for applicant)

○ Required unless already on file.

Updated May 2025