Assets - Verification 415-15-10-15

(Revised 10/1/07 ML #3094)

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The reporting of real and personal property assets is to be accepted on a self declaration basis under penalty of perjury. The county social service board may verify any assets which appear to be questionable and suggest under the "prudent person concept" that further inquiry or documentation should be required. The county social service board is discouraged, however, from routinely verifying all reported assets for all applicants as this may unnecessarily delay the processing of the application and cause undue hardship to an applicant who is in need of heating fuel.

 

Many applicants may not understand what assets are counted. If the reported assets are greater than $10,000, (plus $5,000 for each household member 60 years of age and over) the eligibility worker shall discuss the assets with the applicant to be sure reported assets are in fact counted assets.