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.
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Proof of |
Examples |
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Income |
Recent paystubs; statement showing retirement income, disability income, or Worker’s Compensation; pension statement, etc. |
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Assets |
Recent bank and checking account statements etc. |
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DC Residency |
DC driver’s license, lease, rent receipt, written statement from your landlord, utility or telephone bill, etc. |
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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) |
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Medical Exam Report/Disability |
Recent medical report (or Form 856) and any supporting materials from your doctor |
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Immigrant Information |
Employment Authorization card, I-94, visa, passport, or other documents from the INS |
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Rent/Mortgage (SNAP only) |
Lease, rent receipt, canceled check, mortgage statement etc. |
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Utility Bills (SNAP only) |
Recent bills for electric, gas, fuel, phone, water, telephone, etc. (If you pay these separately from your rent) |
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Relationship (TANF only) |
See TANF Verification Requirements TANF for District Families | dhs |
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“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.
