107 PROVIDING VERIFICATION (FAM)

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At application and redeterminations, individuals have primary responsibility for providing evidence to verify eligibility or compliance with an eligibility requirement. However, if a recipient is reporting a change during the period prior to a regularly scheduled redetermination, verification requirements are different.

For discovered or reported changes during the redetermination period, see:

• PART 147, ACTIONS ON CHANGES;

• PART 151, CHANGES THAT INCREASE BENEFITS; and

• PART 153, CHANGES THAT DECREASE BENEFITS.

At applications and redeterminations, the Department must do all of the following:

• inform individuals of what they must do or what information is needed;

• allow up to 10 calendar days for the individual to comply or to advise the District Office that the requested information cannot be obtained;

• assist the individual, upon request, in identifying alternate information when the information originally requested cannot be obtained;

• assist the individual in designating a collateral contact, if requested;

• evaluate the information to ensure the accuracy of the documentation; and

• accept accurate documentation given by the individual or collateral sources.

Documentary evidence may be provided in person, through the mail, or through an authorized representative.