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 Workers 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 on it; DC driver’s license with your SSN on it; etc. (Not required for Food Stamp-only applicants.) |
| Medical Exam Report / Disability | Recent medical report (or Form 856) and any supporting materials from your doctor. |
| Immigration Information | Employment Authorization card, I-94, visa, passport, or other documents from the INS. |
| Rent / Mortgage (SNAP Only) | Lease, rent receipt, cancelled 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) |
Birth certificate (full copy) for your child(ren) or official records from a school, court, hospital, etc. |
| "Living With" (TANF Only) |
Statements from two non-relatives or school records. |
Note: Also bring your Medicare card or other health insurance card, if you have one.
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