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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION APPLICATIONS FNS 435 DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY

2 FNS 435 Change #XX-2021 November 15, 2021 6. Previous Disqualifications (QC, Controlled Substance Felons, IPV’s, etc.) 7. Resources; C. Non-required Verifications: The following non-required verifications are used to determine benefit levels but are not eligibility requirements. 1. Utility Expenses;

2. Mortgage or Rental Expenses; 3. Property Taxes; 4. Property Insurance; 5. Medical Expenses; 6. Legally Obligated Child Support Payments; and 7. Child Care Expenses. 435.02 VERIFICATION REQUIREMENT A. There are three sources of verification that can be used when determining eligibility. Those sources are: 1. Documentary evidence 2. Collateral contacts 3. Home visits. B. The household has primary responsibility for providing documentary evidence to support statements on the application and to resolve any questionable information. C. The agency should assist the household in obtaining verification as needed. D. Households may supply documentary evidence in person, by mail, or through an authorized representative. The household is not required to present verification in person. E. Physically or electronically date stamp all verifications when received. F. Accept any reasonable documentary evidence if the verification adequately proves the information provided on the application.

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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION APPLICATIONS FNS 435 DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY

2 FNS 435 Change #XX-2021 November 15, 2021 6. Previous Disqualifications (QC, Controlled Substance Felons, IPV’s, etc.) 7. Resources; C. Non-required Verifications: The following non-required verifications are used to determine benefit levels but are not eligibility requirements. 1. Utility Expenses;

2. Mortgage or Rental Expenses; 3. Property Taxes; 4. Property Insurance; 5. Medical Expenses; 6. Legally Obligated Child Support Payments; and 7. Child Care Expenses. 435.02 VERIFICATION REQUIREMENT A. There are three sources of verification that can be used when determining eligibility. Those sources are: 1. Documentary evidence 2. Collateral contacts 3. Home visits. B. The household has primary responsibility for providing documentary evidence to support statements on the application and to resolve any questionable information. C. The agency should assist the household in obtaining verification as needed. D. Households may supply documentary evidence in person, by mail, or through an authorized representative. The household is not required to present verification in person. E. Physically or electronically date stamp all verifications when received. F. Accept any reasonable documentary evidence if the verification adequately proves the information provided on the application.