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C—911 Required Verification for TANF

Revision 19-3; Effective July 1, 2019

TANF

Mandatory Verifications	At Application	When a Change Occurs	At Redetermination
Household Composition – Out of State Disqualifications for Felony Drug Convictions	All household members applying	Any new household members applying	Any new household members applying
Citizenship	All household members applying who claim to be U.S citizens	Any new household members applying who claim to be U.S. citizens	Any new household members applying who claim to be U.S. citizens
Alien Status	Household members identified as aliens	New members identified as aliens	New members identified as aliens When the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) document has expired.
Social Security Number (SSN)	Household members who cannot provide an SSN, verify they applied for an SSN	New members who cannot provide an SSN, verify they applied for an SSN	Household members who cannot provide an SSN, verify they applied for an SSN
Age/Relationship	All children applying	New children applying	New children applying
Identity	Person being interviewed	If not previously verified	If not previously verified
Residence	Physical address Intent to remain in Texas New Texas residents applying, verify the last month a member received benefits in another state	New Texas resident applying, verify the last month any new member received benefits in another state	Physical address Intent to remain in Texas New Texas residents applying, verify the last month any new member received benefits in another state
Domicile	All children applying Unmarried minor parents applying Temporary absence for all household members applying	New children applying New unmarried minor parents applying If questionable, all certified children Temporary absence for any new household members applying	All certified children Certified unmarried minor parents Temporary absence for all certified household members
Child Support – Good Cause Claims	Any good cause claim	Good cause claim for new children applying	Good cause claim for new children applying
Resources	Checking/savings/ retirement/ education account(s) Other – if within $300 of the maximum	New checking/savings/ retirement/education account(s) Other – if within $300 of the maximum	New checking/savings/ retirement/education account(s) Other – if within $300 of the maximum
Income – Nonexempt including Lump Sums	Total gross amount	Total gross amount	Total gross amount Accept self-declaration of interest, unless from a new source or the amount changed by more than $50
Income - Terminated	When terminated in the application month or prior two months, verify: Source Final gross amount Date received Reason terminated Termination date	Verify source, final gross amount, date received, reason terminated, and termination date for: Any loss of income Loss of income for new member	Verify source, final gross amount, date received, reason terminated, and termination date for: Any loss of income Loss of income for new member
Deductions – Dependent Care Costs	Total amount	New amount	Total amount
Deductions – Child Support	Total amount	New amount	Total amount
Deductions – Alimony and Payment to Persons Outside the Home	Total amount	New amount	Total amount
School Attendance	School age children applying	New school age children applying	Certified school age children New school age children applying
Management	If the household's basic expenses are paid or delinquent, when management is questionable	Not Applicable	If the household's basic expenses are paid or delinquent, when management is questionable
Employment Services	All exemptions	Any new exemptions	All exemptions
Federal Time Limits (FTLs)	Out-of-state benefits received on or after October 1999 Hardship exemptions for adults applying	Out-of-state benefits received on or after October 1999 Hardship exemptions for new adults applying	Out-of-state benefits on or after October 1999 Hardship exemption for new adults applying
Personal Responsibility Agreement (PRA)	Child Support cooperation Voluntary quit School Attendance Household was in cooperation with PRA requirements according to policy in A-2131.1, Initial Application	Not Applicable	All certified members are complying with all PRA components: Choices Child Support Drug/Alcohol Immunizations Parenting Skills School Attendance Texas Health Steps Voluntary Quit
PRA – When in Pay for Performance	All certified members are complying with all PRA components: Choices Child Support Drug/Alcohol Immunizations Parenting Skills School Attendance Texas Health Steps Voluntary Quit	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Workforce Orientation	Compliance by caretaker and second parent applying who are not disqualified and reside in a full service Choices county	Compliance by any new caretaker or second parent being added who are not disqualified and reside in a full service Choices county.	Compliance by any new caretaker and second parent applying who are not disqualified and reside in a full service Choices county
One-Time Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (OTTANF)	Crisis criteria	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

C—912 Required Verification for SNAP

Revision 17-3; Effective July 1, 2017

SNAP

* Requirements are the same for all redeterminations whether filed timely or untimely.

** Categorically eligible households in which all members receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistance (TP 01/61) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are exempt from verification.

Note: Verify the eligible status of the facilities listed below as required in B-400, Special Households:

homeless shelters;
group living arrangements;
drug and alcohol treatment centers; and
family violence shelters.

C—913 Required Verification for Medical Programs

Revision 15-4; Effective October 1, 2015

Medical Programs

* Children certified on TP 43, TP 44, and TP 48 are continuously eligible for the first six months of the 12-month certification period; children certified on TP 45 are continuously eligible for 12 months. Address changes in income as explained in B-600, Changes.

** School attendance is only verified if the only child that makes the parent or caretaker relative eligible for TP 08 is age 18 years.

*** Children's Medicaid simplified verification requirements also apply when processing a Medically Needy with Spend Down (TP 56) or Medically Needy with Spend Down — Emergency (TP 32) EDG for a child under age 19.

Mandatory Verification	At Application	When a Change Occurs	At Redetermination *
Household Composition	household size, if questionable; eligible status of each household member whose individual eligibility is questionable; new Texas residents applying, verify any out-of-state disqualifications for intentional program violation and/or a felony drug conviction; compliance with parole or community supervision for individuals with a felony drug conviction on or after September 1, 2015; whether a felony drug conviction is: subsequent to another felony drug conviction on or after September 1, 2015; and received while the individual was receiving SNAP.	if change reported makes household size questionable; new members who are new Texas residents, verify any out-of-state disqualifications for intentional program violation and/or a felony drug conviction; new members with a felony drug conviction on or after September 1, 2015, verify compliance with parole or community supervision; new members with a felony drug conviction, verify whether the conviction is: subsequent to another felony drug conviction on or after September 1, 2015; and received while the individual was receiving SNAP.	household size, if questionable; new members who are new Texas residents, verify any out-of-state disqualifications for intentional program violation and/or a felony drug conviction; compliance with parole or community supervision for individuals with a felony drug conviction on or after September 1, 2015; whether a felony drug conviction is: subsequent to another felony drug conviction on or after September 1, 2015; and received while the individual was receiving SNAP.
Citizenship	If questionable, or if a regional requirement.	If questionable, or if a regional requirement.	If questionable, or if a regional requirement.
Alien Status	Household members identified as aliens.	New members identified as aliens.	new members identified as aliens; and when the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) document has expired.
Social Security Number (SSN)	Household members who cannot provide an SSN, verify they applied for an SSN, unless exempt.	New members who cannot provide an SSN, verify they applied for an SSN, unless exempt.	Household members who cannot provide an SSN, verify they applied for an SSN, unless exempt.
Identity	Individual being interviewed (also, identity of case name if authorized representative is interviewed).	Individual being interviewed, if not previously verified, or if questionable.	Individual being interviewed, if not previously verified, or if questionable.
Residence**	physical address; and the last month a member received benefits in another state.	The last month any new member received benefits in another state.	physical address; and the last month any new member received benefits in another state.
Resources**	checking, savings, retirement, education account(s); and other, if within $300 of the maximum. Note: If the total combined balance for all checking/savings accounts does not exceed $1,000 on the day of the reported change and is not questionable, accept the individual's statement. Pend the Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) only if the reported account balance is questionable or it exceeds $1,000.	new checking, savings, retirement, education account(s); and other, if within $300 of the maximum. Note: If the total combined balance for all checking/savings accounts does not exceed $1,000 on the day of the reported change and is not questionable, accept the individual's statement. Pend the EDG only if the reported account balance is questionable or it exceeds $1,000.	new checking, savings, retirement, education account(s); and other, if within $300 of the maximum. Note: If the total combined balance for all checking/savings accounts does not exceed $1,000 on the day of the reported change and is not questionable, accept the individual's statement. Pend the EDG only if the reported account balance is questionable or it exceeds $1,000.
Income – Nonexempt including Lump Sums	Verify total gross amount.	Verify total gross amount.	Verify total gross amount; and accept self-declaration of interest, unless from a new source or the amount changed by more than $50.
Income – Terminated	If terminated in the application month or prior two months, verify: source; final gross amount; date received; reason terminated; and termination date.	Verify source, final gross amount, date received, reason terminated and termination date for: any loss of income; and loss of income for new member.	Verify source, final gross amount, date received, reason terminated and termination date for: any loss of income; and new member (See A-1370, Verification Requirements, for streamlined reporting requirements).
Deductions – Child Support	legal obligation to pay; amount of obligation; and amount actually paid.	amount actually paid; and a change in legal obligation.	amount actually paid; and a change in legal obligation.
Deductions – Dependent Care Costs	Total amount if verification can be obtained at the interview. Note: If verification cannot be obtained during the interview and the total expense does not exceed $300 a month, total for the entire EDG, and is not questionable, then accept the individual's statement. Pend the EDG only if the claimed expense is questionable or exceeds $300 a month, total, for the entire EDG.	A new amount. Note: If the amount cannot be verified and is less than $300, accept the individual's statement. Pend the EDG only if the reported expense is questionable or exceeds $300 a month, total, for the entire EDG.	Total amount if verification can be obtained at the interview. Note: If verification cannot be obtained during the interview and the total expense does not exceed $300 a month, total for the entire EDG, and is not questionable, then accept the individual's statement. Pend the EDG only if the claimed expense is questionable or exceeds $300 a month, total, for the entire EDG.
Deductions – Actual and Standard Medical Expenses	Refer to A-1428.2, Budgeting Medical Deductions.	Refer to A-1428.2, Budgeting Medical Deductions.	Refer to A-1428.2, Budgeting Medical Deductions.
Deductions – Shelter	Rent or mortgage, if questionable, or if this information is a regional requirement. The total amount of shelter cost for an unoccupied home.	If change in rent or mortgage is questionable, or if this information a regional requirement. The total amount of shelter cost for an unoccupied home, if amount changed.	Rent or mortgage, if questionable, or if this information is a regional requirement. The total amount of shelter cost for an unoccupied home.
Management	If the household's basic expenses are paid or delinquent, when management is questionable.	Not Applicable	If the household's basic expenses are paid or delinquent, when management is questionable.
Employment Services	exemptions that are questionable; any member claiming to be physically or mentally unable to work, if not obvious; any member claiming an exemption based on caring for a person with a disability living in the home; at least 30 hours worked if a self-employed individual does not receive earnings equal to 30 hours multiplied by the federal minimum wage (Code P); and a refugee is participating, at least half-time in a training program administered by a refugee contractor or Match Grant Program (Code S).	new exemptions that are questionable; any new member claiming to be physically or mentally unable to work, if not obvious; and any new member claiming to be caring for a person with a disability living in the home.	exemptions that are questionable; any new member claiming to be physically or mentally unable to work, if not obvious; and any new member claiming to be caring for a person with a disability living in the home.
Federal Time Limits – 18-50 Work Requirement, Able-Bodied Adult Without Dependents (ABAWD)	Individual's exemption from requirement is based on: pregnancy or being physically or mentally unfit to work 20 hours a week; participation in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) or the Trade Adjustment Act Program; participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training (E&T) program using Form H1822, ABAWD E&T Work Requirement Verification that the employee works an average of 20 hours a week, if employed; verify the individual worked or complied with a work program for at least 80 hours in a 30-day period for eligibility of the second three months of time-limited benefits; volunteer employment hours countable months of benefits received in another state.	Individual's exemption from requirement is based on pregnancy or being physically or mentally unfit to work 20 hours a week; participation in WIOA, the Trade Adjustment Act Program, or the SNAP E&T program using Form H1822 that the employee works an average of 20 hours a week, if employed; verify the individual worked or complied with a work program for at least 80 hours in a 30-day; volunteer employment hours; countable months of benefits received in another state.	individual's exemption from requirement is based on pregnancy or being physically or mentally unfit to work 20 hours a week; participation in WIOA, the Trade Adjustment Act Program, or the SNAP E&T program using Form H1822 that the employee works an average of 20 hours a week, if employed; verify the individual worked or complied with a work program for at least 80 hours in a 30-day; volunteer employment hours; and countable months of benefits received in another state.
Elderly or Household Members with a Disability	If not previously verified: household members are age 60 or older; and household members meet the disability criteria in B-432, Definition of Disability.	If not previously verified: household members are age 60 or older; and household members meet the disability criteria in B-432, Definition of Disability.	If not previously verified: household members are age 60 or older; and household members meet the disability criteria in B-432, Definition of Disability.

Mandatory Verifications	At Application	When a Change Occurs*	At Redetermination
Citizenship (except TA 31, TP 32, TP 33, TP 34, TP 35, and TP 36)	All household members applying	Any new member applying	Any new member applying
Alien Status Exception: The Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) procedures do not apply to an alien in TA 31, TP 32, TP 33, TP 34, TP 35, and TP 36 who does not meet citizenship or alien status requirements, unless the individual potentially meets the citizenship or alien status requirement for another program	Any person identified as an alien who wishes to be certified	Any new person identified as an alien who wishes to be certified	Any new person identified as an alien who wishes to be certified
Social Security Number (SSN) (except TA 31, TP 32, TP 33, TP 34, TP 35, TP 36, and TP 45)	All household members who are applying Household members who are applying who cannot provide an SSN, verify they applied for an SSN, unless exempt	New members who are applying New members who are applying who cannot provide an SSN, verify they applied for an SSN, unless exempt	Household members who are applying Household members who are applying who cannot provide an SSN, verify they applied for an SSN, unless exempt
Age/Relationship	All children applying; if not available, accept self-declaration For TP 08, if not available, follow the policy in A-523.1, How to Make an Evaluative Conclusion.	Newly added children; if not available, accept self-declaration For TP 08, if not available, follow the policy in A-523.1.	Newly added children; if not available, accept self-declaration For TP 08, if not available, follow the policy in A-523.1.
Identity (except TA 31, TP 32, TP 33, TP 34, TP 35, and TP 36)	All individuals requesting benefits When an interview is required, the identity of the person being interviewed must be verified.	Any new member requesting benefits	Any new member requesting benefits When an interview is required, the identity of the person being interviewed must be verified.
Residence Note: Accept self- declaration for Children's Medicaid and TP 56 for a child	Physical address Intent to remain in Texas New Texas residents, verify the last month the member received Medicaid in another state	Not Applicable	Physical address Intent to remain in Texas New Texas residents, verify the last month any new member received Medicaid in another state
Three Months Prior	Unpaid medical bills Income for each of the months of prior coverage (see A-831.2, Eligibility for Three Months Prior Coverage, for TP 40)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Third-Party Resources	Any household member applying who has private health insurance	For each certified household member whose coverage has changed New members applying who have private health insurance	For each certified household member whose insurance coverage has changed New members applying who have private health insurance
Pregnancy (TP 40 and TP 36)	Accept self-declaration for pregnancy, pregnancy start date, number of children expected and the anticipated date of delivery.	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Medicaid Eligibility of Mother (TP 45 only)	For each certified child	For a newly certified child	For each certified child
Emergency Medical Condition Treatment (TA 31, TP 32, TP 33, TP 34, TP 35, and TP 36)	For each certified undocumented alien or ineligible alien treated for an emergency condition	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Resources* (Children on TP 56, Children on TP 32, and TP 02 only)	Checking/savings/ retirement/education account(s) Other – if within $300 of the maximum	New checking/savings/ retirement/education account(s) Other – if within $300 of the maximum	New checking/savings/ retirement/education account(s) Other – if within $300 of the maximum
Income – Nonexempt including Lump Sums*	Total gross amount Note: Frequency is self-declared for Children's Medicaid***	Total gross amount Note: Frequency is self-declared for Children's Medicaid***	Total gross amount Accept self-declaration of interest, unless from a new source or the amount changed by more than $50 Note: Frequency is self-declared for Children's Medicaid***
Income – Terminated	If terminated in the application month or prior two months, verify: Source Final gross amount Date received Reason terminated Termination date Note: For Children’s Medicaid***, verify only income that terminated in the month of application.	Verify source, final gross amount, date received, reason terminated, and termination date for: Any loss of income Terminated income of new member	Verify source, final gross amount, date received, reason terminated, and termination date for: Any loss of income Terminated income of new member Note: For Children’s Medicaid, verify only income that terminated in the application month for new members.
Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) Expenses	Total amount	New amount	Total amount
School Attendance (TP 08 only)**	For the only dependent child(ren), if they are age 18	For the only dependent child(ren), if they are age 18	For the only dependent child(ren), if they are age 18
Child Support — Good Cause Claims (TP 08 only)	Any good cause claim	Good cause claim for new children applying	Good cause claim for new children applying Note: All good cause claims must be re-evaluated at redetermination.
Domicile (TP 08 only)	For a dependent child	When a change impacts the living situation or care and control of the dependent child	For a dependent child
Household Composition — Family Violence Exemption	Any family violence exemption	Any new family violence exemption	Any new family violence exemption
Management (Except: TP 40 and Children's Medicaid)*	If the household's basic expenses are paid or delinquent, when management is questionable	Not Applicable	If the household's basic expenses are paid or delinquent, when management is questionable