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· Organizational records or statements; · System Interfaces; · Benefit correspondence or award letters; · Any other reasonable verification. EARNED INCOME VERIFICATION: Verify earned income with any of the following sources: · Pay stubs or pay envelopes (if complete) · W2 form · Wage tax receipts · State or Federal income tax return or tax statements (only if they reflect current income) · Self-employment bookkeeping records showing all income and expenses · Employer’s statement (signed and dated by employer) o If the employer statement is verbal, case notes must clearly document all details (who, what, when, where and how) · Employment Security office records (DOLI interface) · Any other reasonable verification. INCOME OWNERSHIP: Count income to the individual(s) it is paid to. When paid to: 1. one individual, count in full to that individual; 2. two individuals (i.e., both spouses) count proportionately to each individual; 3. both spouses and another person, count proportionately to each individual. Clients can rebut income ownership. INCOME OF DISQUALIFIED/INELIGIBLE HH MEMBERS: Income of disqualified or ineligible household members is deemed to other household members as follows: · Ineligible parent’s income is deemed and earned income disregards are allowed. · Ineligible spouse’s income is deemed but earned income disregards are not allowed. Effective Date: 7/1/2026