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Documents You May Need to Determine Eligibility

Along with your Combined Application for Benefits, you will be interviewed regarding eligibility for all programs except Medicaid. We recommend you bring along the following documents to your interview.

Proof of

Examples

Income

Recent paystubs; statement showing retirement income, disability income, or Worker’s Compensation; pension statement, etc.

Assets

Recent bank and checking account statements etc.

DC Residency

DC driver’s license, lease, rent receipt, written statement from your landlord, utility or telephone bill, etc.

Social Security Number

Social security card, tax or payroll documents with your SSN displayed, DC driver’s license displaying your SSN; etc (Not required for SNAP applicants)

Medical Exam Report/Disability

Recent medical report (or Form 856) and any supporting materials from your doctor

Immigrant Information

Employment Authorization card, I-94, visa, passport, or other documents from the INS

Rent/Mortgage (SNAP only)

Lease, rent receipt, canceled check, mortgage statement etc.

Utility Bills (SNAP only)

Recent bills for electric, gas, fuel, phone, water, telephone, etc. (If you pay these separately from your rent)

Relationship (TANF only)

See TANF Verification Requirements TANF for District Families | dhs

“Living with” (TANF only)

See TANF Verification Requirements TANF for District Families | dhs

Note:  Also bring your Medicare card or other health insurance card, if you have one.

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