Verification of Other Eligibility Factors 415-15-10-20

(Revised 10/1/08 ML #3151)

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Verification of the applicant's statement of resources or assets, or any other factor of eligibility and benefit determination, may be required whenever it is questionable in the judgment of the county social service board representative. If the required verification is refused, the application may be denied. In addition to the household income and assets, eligibility and/or benefit determination factors include, but are not limited to identity, location and size of home, type of fuel, various dates, household composition, vulnerability, etc.

 

If there is a court order or legal agreement form that indicates that both parents have 50% custody of their children, each parent can count the children in their household.

 

The following are illustrations of circumstances in which the eligibility worker would find it "prudent" to make further inquiry into the applicant's eligibility status:

1. The applicant's situation indicates potential resources not reported by the applicant, such as sick leave benefits, eligibility for OASDI, veterans benefits, unemployment compensation, or when there is reported interest income without reported assets;
2. Property or cash reserve holdings are very near or equal to the limitation allowed; and
3. The applicant's condition indicates that some, if not all, of the eligibility factors need further inquiry or verification. This would include instances in which the applicant:

1. Appears to be mentally confused.
2. Is physically ill or disabled and unable to participate adequately in the eligibility determination process.
3. Has a known history of misrepresentation.
4. Is a transient or someone who changes his address frequently or who has no permanent place of abode.