220.13 Verification Requirements SR 99-26, 06/99 (FAM-A)

Verification requirements for HKS differ from standard verification in the areas of citizenship, social security numbers (SSN’s) and wages. These differences are addressed below.

• The District Office cannot require verification of citizenship if the parent declares on the application that a child is a US citizen. However, the parent may voluntarily furnish documentation of the child’s citizenship, e.g., by providing a birth certificate to verify the child’s age. If the parent declares that the child is not a citizen, the District Office must require documentation to verify the child’s alien status according to FAM PART 305.

• The District Office cannot require the furnishing of the child’s SSN or proof of application for an SSN as a condition of eligibility. However, the parent may voluntarily furnish documentation of the child’s SSN.

• The District Office may only require documentation of the most recent 4 consecutive weeks of earnings rather than 8 weeks.

 Exception: Require additional documentation if earnings fluctuate or do not appear to accurately reflect a reasonable estimate of regular earnings based on case information.

All other verification requirements applicable to Healthy Kids-Gold medical coverage, including residency, household size, allowable income deductions, and age, must be met.