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Department
of Human Services Families
First Online Policy Manual Time Limits |
Revised: |
29.13 |
VERIFICATION |
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Verifications must be provided: ·
To establish
a good cause extension reason such as disability or incapacity, proof of the
individual’s disability or incapacity must be provided by the client unless
the information is available to the caseworker through an alternative source
such as SDX. If a caretaker claims
incapacity, the AU’s time count will be extended while the incapacity is
explored. ·
To establish
a good cause extension for caring for a disabled relative living in the home,
proof must be from a qualified physician or other health care professional
and must indicate that in-home care is required. Determine if there are other family members
in the home who provide or could provide the care. ·
To establish
whether a disabled in-home relative requires in-home care. Bulletin 37, FA-08-28 ·
To establish
an extension due to age. The caretaker
must have proof that he/she is age 65 or older. Verification can be taken from any document
that validates the age or provides supporting evidence that the individual is
at least age 65. ·
To establish
an extension due to a significant life crisis. ·
To establish
months of TANF in another state or territory. |
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