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I 333 334 335 TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Copy and retain primary and secondary sources of verification such as an official birth record, hospital certificate, or baptismal certificate, or court documents, paternity papers, child support enforcement records, etc., for children 0-19 years old. Refer to manual section A-200 for a list of other acceptable sources of verification. Document the relationship and include a photocopy of the proof, when available. If proof of relationship is not available, make an evaluative conclusion. SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP Verify household composition if questionable. Refer to manual section A-200 for a list of acceptable verification sources. As a rule, accept the customer’s statement about who buys and prepares meals together. Use Form 2008-EF Affidavit of Separate Household Status if the claim is questionable. Document the case in the CLOG when Separate Household Status is questionable and why the form has been requested. DOCUMENTATION OF HOUSEHOLD DETERMINATION Document household composition. Document an explanation of why other persons living in the home are not included on the case. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES Document household composition. Document the basis for granting separate household status, if questionable. The head of household, spouse or other responsible household member may choose an authorized representative (AR) to apply for, receive, and use benefits for the household/assistance unit. The authorized representative must be knowledgeable about the family and interested in its welfare. A non-household member living with the household may serve as an AR. People disqualified for benefits because of an Intentional Program Violation (IPV) are banned from serving as an AR unless the agency has determined that no one else is available to serve as the AR. Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Eligibility and Payments Manual HOUSEHOLD DETERMINATION MTL 05/24 Nov 24 333 VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS A-333