When Verification is Considered Complete

The following demonstrates how an SFA determines whether or not the household adequately responded and whether follow-up is required.

• The household submits either adequate written evidence or collateral contact corroboration of income or categorical eligibility:
  • Verification is considered complete for this household;
• The household submits either adequate written evidence or collateral contact corroboration of income which indicates that the child(ren) should receive either a greater or lesser federal meal benefit status:
  • Verification is considered complete for this household when the notice of adverse action is sent, or household is notified that its federal meal benefit status will be increased or decreased;
• The household indicates, verbally or in writing, that it no longer wishes to receive a free or reduced-price federal meal benefit status:
  • Verification is considered complete when the notice of adverse action is sent;
• The application provides case numbers, and it is determined that no household member is receiving benefits from an Assistance Program:
  •  Verification is considered complete when the notice of adverse action is sent.
• The household does not respond or fails to provide adequate documentation after the required follow up or the household refuses to cooperate with verification efforts.
  • Verification is considered complete when the notice of adverse action is sent.