107 PROVIDING VERIFICATION SR 97-27, 08/97(FAM-A)

Individuals have primary responsibility for providing evidence to verify eligibility or compliance with an eligibility requirement. Documentary evidence may be provided in person, through the mail, or through an authorized representative.

The Department must do all of the following:

• Inform individuals of what they must do or what information is needed;

• Allow up to 10 calendar days for the individual to comply or to advise the District Office that the requested information cannot be obtained;

• Assist the individual, upon request, in identifying alternate information when the information originally requested cannot be obtained;

• Assist the individual in designating a collateral contact, if requested;

• Evaluate the information to ensure the accuracy of the documentation, and

• Accept accurate documentation given by the individual or collateral sources.