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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 7

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 19 Chapter 7 Verification

Program When to Verify Possible Sources of Verification illness, impairment or unfit for work is not clearly obvious to a supervisor or senior worker. Exemption status must be re- evaluated at redetermination. WV WORKS Only: Prior to temporarily exempting the individual from meeting the work participation requirement, and prior to determining good cause for failure to meet the 24-month work requirement WORKS The DFA-DIMA-1 may be utilized for both SNAP and WV WORKS. It is the preferred method of verification. 39. Individual Needed in the Home to Care for an Ill, Handicapped, or Disabled Person SNAP WV WORKS Prior to exempting the individual from participation and at redetermination NOTE: For SNAP, the individual who needs care is not required to reside with the AG. Definitive statement from physician; licensed psychologist; MRT decision for WV WORKS 40. Immigration Status MAGI Medicaid groups WVCHIP At application, or at redetermination if changes occur regarding immigration status. Department of Homeland Security. This information will be obtained from the FDH electronically. If a match is not available, the agency must contact Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlement Program (SAVE) Coordinator. 41. Earned Income All programs with an income test All Programs: Prior to initial approval, at application, at redetermination. NOTE: All income used in calculating eligibility and the amount of the benefit must be verified. However, income considered, but not used, need not be verified. SNAP Only: During the certification period, when there is a change in employment or a change in earnings of $125 or more. Verify source and amount. Pay stubs; written statement from employer; self- employment records; Work Record Sheet DFA-17; military LES. The amount of earnings received on a pay card may also be verified electronically via text message, calling the number on the debit card or accessing the employer’s website. NOTE: The military LES is received at the beginning of the month and shows earnings for services performed in the