2. VERIFYING UNEARNED INCOME

A. Documentary evidence is the primary source of verification. Whenever attempts to verify income have failed for reasons other than applicant or participant non-cooperation, an amount to be used shall be determined based on the best available information. If verification (other than documentary evidence) is used, the reason why shall be recorded in the case file.

B. The following documents are generally available to verify unearned income:

(1) All types of award letters

(2) Income tax records

(3) Support and alimony payments evidenced by court order, divorce or separation papers, or check copies.

(4) BENDEX and SDX

(5) Social Security Wire to Wire Third Party Query

(6) Social Security District Office records

(7) Maine Employment Security Commission

(8) Worker's Compensation records

(9) Insurance company records

(10) GA Agency records

(11) Social Service Agencies’ records