(ML 2821 Rev. 11-02)
(Manual Renumbered effective 04/01/2004 ML2914)
The household has primary responsibility for providing documentary evidence to support its statements and resolve any questionable information. Households may supply documentary evidence in person, through the mail, email, fax, or through an authorized representative. The worker shall accept any reasonable documentary evidence provided by the household and shall primarily be concerned with how adequately the verification proves the statements on the application. The worker shall offer assistance to the household in obtaining the documentary evidence if needed.
Verification is the use of third party information or documentation to establish the accuracy of statements on the application. The following sections set forth the requirements for verification of financial and non-financial eligibility factors.