120.2 Verification

The County Assistance Office ( CAO ) will record the type of proof used to identify a person.

55 Pa. Code § 125.1(b)

Acceptable forms of proof may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Social Security card.

Driver's license.

Selective Service card.

Passport.

Military discharge papers.

Voter registration card.

Tribal enrollment or membership documents issued by a federally recognized Indian Tribe

The CAO will accept any document showing the person’s signature, photograph or description as proof of identity.

NOTE: A birth certificate is not acceptable proof of identity.

NOTE : A voter registration card may be accepted as proof of identity by itself only if:

Another form of verification is not possible.

The person has cooperated with attempts to obtain additional verification.

The person has presented consistent information about their situation.

NOTE : The acceptable proof of identity requirements for Medical Assistance ( MA ) apply when reviewing continued medical eligibility for all Temporary Assistance for Needy Families ( TANF ) cash closings, including extended medical coverage and changes to eligibility status. See Medical Assistance Eligibility Handbook Section 320.2, Verification.

Updated October 30, 2024, Replacing July 30, 2013