010.01 INCOME VERIFICATION.

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Individuals must provide verification of earned income, with a copy of check stubs, a statement from his or her employer, or some other documentation. When possible, the Department utilizes electronic data sources to verify income. A self-employed individual must submit a copy of his or her latest income tax return or his or her self- employment records. The individual can contact the Department to request assistance with verification. 010.01(A) An individual’s declaration of unearned income is sufficient unless there is inconsistent information or the individual has a previous history of overpayments or abuse of the program. In these instances, the individual must provide verification of income before services will be approved. If the individual fails to provide required proof within 10 days of request, the application is rejected or services are terminated.

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010.01 INCOME VERIFICATION.

Official source

Individuals must provide verification of earned income, with a copy of check stubs, a statement from his or her employer, or some other documentation. When possible, the Department utilizes electronic data sources to verify income. A self-employed individual must submit a copy of his or her latest income tax return or his or her self- employment records. The individual can contact the Department to request assistance with verification. 010.01(A) An individual’s declaration of unearned income is sufficient unless there is inconsistent information or the individual has a previous history of overpayments or abuse of the program. In these instances, the individual must provide verification of income before services will be approved. If the individual fails to provide required proof within 10 days of request, the application is rejected or services are terminated.