155.05 Required Verification for Redetermination (AAM)

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Notify the individual in writing with a verification checklist of any required information or verification needed to complete the redetermination and the due date for returning the verifications.

New HEIGHTS will generate a verification checklist anytime something is entered into the Application Entry screen, and is marked "Not Yet Verified", and eligibility is run.

If New HEIGHTS is unavailable, use the paper backup BFA Form 808, Proof Needed to Determine Your Assistance.

The individual must provide the required verification of all eligibility factors and circumstances requested, no later than 10 working days after the interview.

If a personal interview is not required, no later than 10 working days after the required return date for DFA Form 771A, Nursing Facility Care Renewal, or BFA Form 800R, Application for Continued Eligibility for Financial, Medical, Child Care, and SNAP Benefits.

Terminate assistance if the individual refuses or fails to provide the required verifications within the time frame.

Exceptions:

• When a third party has not responded to a request for verification within the timeframe, send a follow-up request to the third party and to the individual. Allow an additional 10 working days for a response. If the verification is not provided within the second waiting period, terminate assistance unless the individual provides other acceptable verification.

• If assistance is being terminated due to lack of required verification and the individual provides the required verification within the advance notice period, stop the termination action and reinstate assistance.

Completion of Verification Requirements After the ANP Has Expired

If the assistance was terminated due to lack of verification and the individual provides all the required verification within the 10 days following the end of the advance notice period:

• have the individual fill out BFA Form 800, Application for Assistance, with their name, address, program of assistance, and signature;

• ensure that no other changes have occurred in the case that would affect eligibility and that no new program services have been requested on BFA Form 800 other than those which were originally terminated;

• if the individual meets all program eligibility requirements, reinstate assistance based on the new application date, with no new interview required; and

• generate financial benefits in accordance with PART 119, BENEFIT DELIVERY TIME FRAMES.

References: He-W 837.01(s), He-W 606.01, He-W 606.100, RSA 167:83,II(c)-(d)