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1. Method of Report Applicants may report changes during the application process in the following ways: A. In person B. By phone C. In writing D. Online

2. Failure to Report Failure to report facts and/or changes in circumstances which may affect eligibility within ten days as required is considered to be withholding of information. The BG will be responsible for any overpayment of TANF benefits caused by failure to report any of the above changes.

2.22 Fair Hearing Rights If the A/R does not agree with the decision made on any matter concerning his/her case, he/she has a right to ask for a fair hearing.

1. Method of Requesting Fair Hearing The A/R can make this request in writing or verbally to any DSS office. DSS will notify the A/R of each action it takes in the case.

2. Time Frame for Requesting The A/R has 60 days from the time he/she is notified of an action to request a fair hearing.

2.23 General Verification and Documentation Criteria In order to determine eligibility for the TANF Program, various pieces of information must be verified during the application process. Verification may include documentary evidence, third party information, or in some instances, a client statement.

If during the interview, the applicant indicates that a BG member has any of the following, or if there is evidence to the contrary, verification of the amount must be provided: 1. Resources 2. Unearned Income 3. Earned Income The following nonfinancial criteria must be verified for all BG members. Unless questionable, a client statement may be used, as a last resort, after all other means of verification have been exhausted for those marked with an asterisk: 1. Residence 2. BG composition * 3. Identity of applicant 4. Date of Birth/Age * 5. SSN 6. Relationship * 7. US Citizenship* 8. Non-citizen status 9. Living with specified relative *