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Unchanged information is not re-verified at recertification unless the information is incomplete, inaccurate, inconsistent, or outdated. The following information is verified: 1. Change(s) in income if the source has changed or the amount has changed by more than $50. Income verification is not required if the source has not changed and the amount is unchanged or has changed by $50 or less, unless the information is incomplete, inaccurate, and inconsistent or outdated. This provision also applies to changes reported during the certification period. NOTE: Generally, income that fluctuates from month-to-month changes more than $50 and is verified at recertification. 2. Shelter expenses-utility expenses, rent/mortgage, homeowner’s insurance, property taxes, must be verified at each recertification. (SNAP 602-4) 3. Previously unreported medical expenses and total recurring medical expenses that changed by more than $25. Verification of total medical expenses claimed by the household that have not changed or have changed by $25 or less are not required unless the information is incomplete, inaccurate, inconsistent, or outdate. 4. Change(s) on the household’s legal obligation to pay child support, the obligation amount, and monthly child support amount the household pays to a non- household member. Reported unchanged information is not verified unless the information is incomplete, inaccurate, inconsistent, or outdated. 5. An able-bodied adult without dependents must verify work hours if they are meeting the work requirement by working, participating in the SNAP Employment and Training program, or by participating in a work program that is not operated or supervised by the state. 6. Other information that has changed, such as dependent care, student status, fleeing felon, drug conviction, etc. Unchanged information is not verified unless the information is incomplete, inaccurate, inconsistent, or outdate. Effective Date: June 15, 2023