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19 | P a g e October 25 • Providing verification and documentation - any additional information requested must be submitted within 30 days to complete the application: o Including social security number, proof of U.S. citizenship, proof of lawful permanent residency, or qualified alien status for all household members, as well as photo identification for all household members if not previously provided. • Photo IDs for all household members or birth certificates for household members under 18 years of age are no longer required, as SSN will be verified through CHIMES Universal Inquiry. • For questions related to “permanent residency” refer to the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services website. https://www.uscis.gov/. Note: Refer to Section 9.8 LIHEAP Alien Types for a full listing of Eligible and Ineligible Alien Types. o Birth certificates are allowable for children in the household who are under age 18 who do not have photo identification, or a verified SSN. Documentation must be presented in an orderly fashion. o Proof of gross income for all household members including non-court ordered child support. • Providing the most recent heat and electric bill(s), or statement(s) from fuel vendor(s), or a lease agreement (for tenants). Note of potential fraud: At times an applicant will apply for an electrical benefit (for base load and not heat) when their primary heat source is included in the rent. When the sub-grantee suspects the applicant’s primary heat source is not electric, a lease agreement should be obtained to determine the applicant’s primary heat source. LIHEAP benefits can only be awarded for the primary heat source. A base load electric benefit would not be issued if the applicant’s heating charges are included in the rent. • Cooperating fully with any request for Quality Control (Monitor) review. • Accepting weatherization services if designated a high-energy consumer according to criteria set forth in ARM 37.71.401 and 601. • Reporting changes in physical and/or mailing address within ten (10) days.