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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 7

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 24 Chapter 7 Verification

Program When to Verify Possible Sources of Verification principal balance, he may present documentation from a bank or other financial institution, private investor or real estate broker. The estimate must show the name, title, and address of the source. To determine the outstanding principal balance, an amortization schedule can be used to determine the outstanding principal balance and interest income, if the terms of the agreement are known, (i.e., interest rate, payment period, original principal amount, etc.). 60. Replacement of Destroyed Food Purchased with SNAP Benefits SNAP Request for food replacement. EXCEPTION: During a mass power outage, no verification is required. Collateral contact; community agency; utility company; landlord; home visit 61. Residence SNAP Medicaid and WVCHIP Prior to initial approval Medicaid and WVCHIP Only: Only if questionable Rent or mortgage receipts; landlord’s statement; written statements from neighbors; employment records 62. Savings Bond All programs subject to an asset test When bond is at least six months old: Prior to initial approval, or when client reports additional bonds If bond is not six months old: Verify six months from date of issue Verify date of purchase and cash- in value Bond; financial institution 63. Social Security Number (SSN) Application All programs, except Medicaid Continuously Eligible Newborn (CEN) group Prior to initial approval; prior to adding the individual to the AG WV WORKS Only: After completion of the PRC/SSP SSA/DHS-3; written statement from SSA; for newborns only, SSA Form 2853 Enumeration at Birth form 64. SSN All programs, except Medicaid CEN group Prior to initial approval; prior to adding an individual to the AG. SNAP Only: At redetermination if individual without SSN is referred to Social Security Card; written statement from SSA; data system Medicaid and WVCHIP Only: FDH