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B. Unemployment compensation C. Special benefits D. SSA and SSI benefits

2. IEVS Matching Situations All BG members must be matched at the following times: A. Any interview for application/reapplication B. Any interview for redetermination C. Any system generated notification (alerts or disposition listings) D. As necessary to determine eligibility and income changes

3. Certification Process Not Delayed The certification process must not be delayed beyond the processing standards if the IEVS data is not available. If information is received after certification, the ES Worker must take immediate action to effect any changes.

NOTE: Use information provided by the individual if more current and/or accurate than available IEVS information.

7.3 IEVS Process The following chart describes the process for using IEVS data as verification: Information Benefit Types Information considered verified by IEVS SSA and SSI benefits Unemployment Compensation Benefits (UCBs)

Information not considered verified by IEVS data (lead information) Unearned income reported by SSA from other sources. Wage information from SSA and Department of Employment and Workforce

1. Verification Income and benefit information not considered verified upon receipt of IEVS data must be verified through other sources. The ES Worker must obtain independent verification by either: A. Contacting the applicant/recipient (A/R) in writing about the information which was received and requesting the A/R to respond within 10 days

B. Contacting the appropriate source verbally or in writing to secure verification