603.07 Verification of Disregards (MAM)

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The verification requirements for disregards only apply to individuals claiming actual employment expenses that exceed $18.00 per month (Section 603.03, Employment Expense Disregard).

Verify employment expenses that exceed $18.00 per month whenever they are claimed, at redeterminations, and when a change is reported or discovered.

If the individual fails or refuses to provide verification of an expense, the amount of the unverified expense is not an allowable employment expense.

Use third-party (collateral) documentation to establish the accuracy of statements made by the individual claiming expenses.

Acceptable verification documents all of the following:

. type of expense,

. amount of expense,

. frequency of expense,

. amount of any reimbursement or payment made for an expense, and

. proof that the expense meets all requirements listed in Section 603.03, Employment Expense Disregard (refer to chart).