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14 | P a g e October 25 b) Inform the applicant of reporting, redetermination, and Quality Control responsibilities. c) Answer any questions the applicant may have. d) Determine eligibility and the type of assistance needed as of the date of application. ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION The applicant provides requested verifications for review, including but not limited to: Photo ID’s and birth certificates, a complete list of acceptable identification is included in the application materials. For returning applicants, identification is only required when there is a change of circumstance, or the applicant is unknown to CHIMES. • Social Security Number, proof of citizenship, proof of lawful permanent residency, or qualified alien status. o A non-citizen who has lawfully entered the U.S. with the intent of establishing permanent residency is commonly known to have a “green card”. Officially such a person is called a “lawful permanent resident (LPR)”. o Individuals of households who refuse to submit social security numbers, proof of citizenship, proof of lawful permanent residency, or qualified alien status will be deemed ineligible members of the household. See the Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet Instructions (Form M-480) o A voter’s registration card is not acceptable verification for proof of citizenship when citizenship is questionable since an individual is not required to verify citizenship to register to vote. o Marriage to a U.S. citizen has no effect on the ineligible member’s eligibility for LIHEAP. A person does not automatically become a lawful permanent resident or a U.S. citizen by marrying a U.S. citizen.

• Proof of Income such as: o Pay stub/pay envelopes. o W-2 forms o State and/or Federal Income Tax returns o Self-employment bookkeeping records o Child Support o RSDI Benefit Check o RSDI Award Letter o Unemployment Compensation Award letter o Pension Award Notice