Verification of Selected Factors of Eligibility 400-19-15-10

(Revised 10/1/10 ML #3241)

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(N.D.A.C. 75-02-01.2-04)

(N.D.A.C. 75-02-01.2-05)
 

While eligibility for TANF is determined primarily by information supplied by the applicant/recipient, verification of all factors of eligibility must be supported by conclusive, documenting evidence. It is the responsibility of the applicant or guardian of the applicant to provide information sufficient to establish the eligibility of each individual for whom assistance is requested, including:

  1. Proper degree of relationship;
  2. Social Security Number or Verification of Application for a Social Security Number;
  3. Age;
  4. Identity;
  5. Citizenship;
  6. School attendance of any child age 16 to 18, or if age 18, is a full-time student in a secondary school or a vocational or technical school that is equivalent to a secondary school, who will graduate before the end of the calendar month in which the student will attain age 19 ;
  7. All income;
  8. Equity value of assets whenever available information or the prudent person concept suggests such reported value may exceed program limitations;
  9. Conditions requiring professional examinations or judgments to establish the existence of incapacity or pregnancy;

Note:  In addition to verification of pregnancy when the case consists of a pregnant woman with no other child(ren), verification of the Estimated Date of Confinement (due date) is also required.

  1. Special Items of Need requests;
  2. Child or alimony/spousal support, or money paid to non-household members; and
  3. Any other factor of eligibility for which available information is lacking, questionable, or inconclusive, and which suggests to a prudent person that further inquiry and/or documentation is necessary.