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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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