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Combined Manual

Combined Manual


MANDATORY VERIFICATIONS - SNAP

ISSUE DATE: 01/2020

See 0010.18 (Mandatory Verifications) for mandatory verifications that apply to all programs.


MFIP, DWP, MSA, GA, GRH:
See 0010.18.01 (Mandatory Verifications - Cash Assistance).


SNAP:
Verify the following:

Identity of the applicant and the authorized representative if the authorized representative is applying for the applicant. Identity may be verified through a document, or if a document is not available a collateral contact can be used. In addition it is allowable to use SOLQ-I as verification of identity. Document in MAXIS CASE/NOTEs the identity information obtained from SOLQ as a "Verify MN interface". "Verify MN" is another name for the area within SOLQ that provides Social Security information.

Social Security numbers of all people applying for assistance. See 0010.18.03 (Verifying Social Security Numbers).

Residency in Minnesota, unless verification cannot be obtained because the people are homeless, migrant farmworkers, or newly arrived in Minnesota. A verbal client statement indicating residency in Minnesota meets the verification requirement. Document this verbal statement in CASE/NOTEs. For people in the Safe At Home Program, see 0029.29 (Safe At Home Program).

Cash contributions received from sponsors of immigrants. See 0016.21.03 (Income of Sponsors of LPRs With I-864).

Disability exemption from work registration. See 0010.18.06 (Verifying Disability/Incapacity - SNAP).

Date and reason of employment termination, and date last paid. Verify at the point of employment termination for participants, and for any employment terminated within 60 days of application for applicants. For more information, see 0028.30.09 (Refusing or Terminating Employment).

The number of hours of employment or work program activities for non-exempt able-bodied adults subject to the 3 months in 36 months limit on eligibility. See 0011.24 (Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents) for more information.

Verify school attendance if applicable to the SNAP case. Unless questionable, a verbal statement from the client meets the verification requirement.

For non-mandatory verifications for SNAP, see 0010.18.02.03 (Non-Mandatory Verifications – SNAP).imageimageimage

PREVIOUS REVISIONS

DateNotes
08/2019 iin SNAP adds to document in MAXIS CASE/NOTEs the identity information obtained from SOLQ as a "Verify MN interface" for clarity.
09/2018 in SNAP in the 2nd paragraph clarifies to allow the listed verifications only if an applicant/participant wants a deduction from their income for them.
01/2018 in SNAP adds a cross-reference to 0028.30.09 (Refusing or Terminating Employment).
01/2017 in SNAP adds that identity may be verified through a document, collateral contact or SOLQ-I.
07/2015 in SNAP adds in the last paragraph that unless questionable, a verbal statement from the client meets the school attendance verification requirement.
12/2014 Removed WB.  This program was suspended 12/1/14.
06/2014 in SNAP in the 2nd paragraph in the 1st bullet adds and deletes information about allowing housing costs as a deduction for applications and recertifications.

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