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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 7

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 11 Chapter 7 Verification

Program When to Verify Possible Sources of Verification 4. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Account All Programs Only once to verify the account itself prior to exclusion; at application or when new account is reported Financial institution forms or account statement

Client attestation is acceptable for account balance, contributions to, or distributions from the account, as well as for amount spent for qualified disability expenses

5. Age (Date of Birth) Medicaid and WVCHIP Prior to initial approval Social Security Administration through the FDH or SVES, IPACT, Birth Certificate If verification exists electronically, no further verification is required, and case worker will make a comment as to the verified source. If no verification exists from electronic sources, paper verification may be requested from the client to satisfy the requirement; or, the State may reach out to the individual for reasonable explanation. 6. Value of an Annuity All Medicaid coverage groups with an asset test Prior to approval or when an annuity is purchased, or other action taken that would affect the annuity value Statement or document verifying the value from the financial entity or company that issued or holds the annuity 7. Application for Potential Resources WV WORKS Medicaid, except as specified in Chapter 8 Prior to initial approval, when an AG member appears to be eligible for a benefit which would reduce or eliminate the client’s need for public assistance Written statement from agency which accepted the client’s application, telephone contact with such agency 8. Adult – Supervised Living Arrangement WV WORKS Prior to initial approval; at each redetermination; when a change is reported Contact with the supervising adult; written statement from the supervising adult; collateral contacts; home visit 9. Bank Accounts, Certificates of Deposit (CDs), and Other Liquid Assets