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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 7

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 14 Chapter 7 Verification

Program When to Verify Possible Sources of Verification work participation requirements or program time limits charges). NOTE: To ensure the safety of the client, the Worker must never contact the abuser, his relatives, or friends in an attempt to verify sexual harassment and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

19. Educational Funds Medicaid WVCHIP Prior to initial approval; at application; at redetermination; and when the client reports the onset or a change Verify the source amount and amount earmarked for educational purposes Statement from educational institution; financial aid office or other grantor; receipts; knowledge of public transportation costs; commuting distances and gasoline prices; statement of reasonable estimate of expenses 20. Employment Offer or Guarantee of Employment or Other Income WV WORKS Prior to approval of Diversionary Cash Assistance (DCA) payment Contact with future employer or entity from which the income is expected 21. Child Support Expense for Child Support Income, see Unearned Income. SNAP At application; at redetermination or when the client reports a change in the legally obligated amount or amount actually paid Verify the legally obligated amount and the amount actually paid, including the value of any in-kind payments Court order or legal separation agreement; cancelled checks; the child support data system; pay stubs showing wage withholding; signed receipt or statement from the custodial parent 22. Dependent Care Expenses SNAP WV WORKS AFDC-Related Medicaid SNAP Only: Only when information provided is questionable WV WORKS and AFDC-Related Medicaid Only: Prior to initial approval, at redetermination or when the client reports a change Day care bills; receipts; written estimates of anticipated costs from the provider; child care program certification letters showing client liability