Q. When do I request verification of U.S. citizenship?A. Verification of citizenship is required for SNAP and TAFDC clients only when the information isquestionable. Read More

From the Hotline Q. Once identity is verified for a SNAP applicant, is it considered a permanent verification?A. Yes. Read More

Purpose of Memo In an effort to streamline the verification process and simplify case managers’ efforts to assist clients who are experiencing economic hardship, the Department is issuing this Read More

Overview Effective October 31, 2010, a new law invalidates all birth certificates issued by the Puerto Rico Health Department prior to October 31, 2010 and requires Puerto Rico-born individuals to ob Read More

Q. Is a birth certificate a required document for SNAP eligibility?A. A birth certificate is only one of many types of verification sources that can be used to documentSNAP eligibility requirements. Read More

Overview Eligibility Reviews are an integral part of the case management process. Read More

In May, the EAEDC Medical Report was revised. As part of the revision, the field used to identify the Medical Report Provider Number was eliminated. Read More

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Social Security Number validation by the electronic SVES system is acceptable verification of identity for all DTA benefits programs. Read More

Reminder to case workers that verifications are not limited to any one type of document. Read More