New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-E - Former Division of Elderly and Adult Services
Chapter He-E 500 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Part He-E 501 - THE SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (TITLE XX)
Section He-E 501.06 - Application Requirements and Process

(1) If the individual:

"I have read and understood the information on the application, including the Assurances section on the next page, and I agree that the entries I have made on this application are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge."

"I understand that as part of the administration of the department programs, the department or provider may verify information I have provided on this application and any other information that would affect my eligibility."

"My signature below authorizes department and provider to obtain verification and authorized release of such information to the department and provider. My authorization to release information remains in effect until the time of my next redetermination of eligibility."

"I understand that I must report any change in my address or income to the department district office or provider where I applied for services, since such changes may affect my eligibility for services."

(2) If the authorized representative:

"My signature below indicates that I have completed this form on behalf of the applicant, using information provided by the applicant, and that this information is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I have the applicant's permission to act on his or her behalf during all aspects of initial or continuing eligibility for services, including compliance with the provisions described above, and have agreed to accept the responsibilities designated to me. I have read and understood the provisions described above and the Assurances section on the next page. The applicant acknowledges that he/she may be responsible for any errors, omissions or inaccurate information reported to BEAS by me acting as the authorized representative."

(1) There is an indication that the income information provided by the individual is inaccurate; or

(2) The department performs an audit to verify income for quality control purposes.

(1) Current pay stubs or employer statements, when income includes wages;

(2) Current business records, when the applicant is self-employed;

(3) A copy of the benefit check dated within the last 30 days or the most recent letter from the Social Security administration, when income includes Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security income, or a copy of the most current bank statement showing that the Social Security or Supplemental Security income check has been direct-deposited;

(4) A copy of the benefit check dated within the last 30 days or the most recent correspondence from the agency, business, or union that indicates benefit amounts, when income includes workers' compensation;

(5) A copy of the pension check dated within the last 30 days or the most recent correspondence from the appropriate agency, business, or union, when income includes a pension;

(6) Bank statements dated within the last 30 days, or the most recent stockholder report when income includes interest from income, dividends, trusts, estates, or royalties;

(7) A copy of a check received from the tenant or boarders dated within the last 30 days or the most current copy of the rental or room and board agreement, when income includes money received from rents, room and board, or rental of land;

(8) A copy of the benefits check dated within the last 30 days or the most recent notice indicating the amount of benefits awarded, when income includes unemployment compensation;

(9) A copy of the most recent court order or a signed statement from the individual making the payment, when income includes alimony; and

(10) A copy of the benefit check dated within the last 30 days or the most recent notice indicating the amount of benefits awarded, when income includes veterans benefits.