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Food Stamps - Verification Requirements at Initial Certification - Massachusetts

The Department of Transitional Assistance requires that the following are documented and verified at the time of the household’s initial certification for food stamps:

· Gross countable monthly income of the household: bring last 4 consecutive pay stubs (or other proof of monthly earnings)

· Citizenship status of household members (For more information see: 106 CMR 362.200)

· Monthly utility expenses of the household and use of the Standard Utility Allowance: bring utility bill receipts

· Allowable household medical expenses: bring medical bills in excess of $35 per month (only for persons age 60 or over or disabled)

· Countable assets of the household

· Household social security numbers

· Identity of the applicant: bring identification showing name and address

· Place of residence

· Verification of disability of household members

· Actual child support payments and legal obligations to pay child support: bring receipts for dependent care costs

· Certain other financial and non-financial eligibility standards: bring bankbook or current bank statement, copies of award letters or benefits statements for Social Security pension, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or other unearned income

Also see:

Food Stamps - Overview - Massachusetts

Food Stamps - Non-Financial Eligibility Overview - Massachusetts

Food Stamps - Application Procedures - Massachusetts

Food Stamps - Financial Eligibility Overview - Massachusetts

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