Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1240 - Human Services
Subtitle 1240-01 - Family Assistance Division
Chapter 1240-01-16 - Verification Procedures
Section 1240-01-16-.01 - INTRODUCTION TO VERIFICATION PROCEDURES
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) Definition: Verification is the process of confirming or substantiating information provided by the applicant/recipient.
(2) For cases of ineligibility, the worker may render a decision based on the HH/AGs unverified statement.
(3) In order to render a decision of eligibility, the worker must be able to make a firm determination of eligibility based on verified points of eligibility.
(4) If a client fails to meet any one point of eligibility, he/she is not eligible for any benefits.
(5) Proper documentation and accurate verification are crucial in reducing the QC error rate. The agency must obtain adequate verification for all items that are mandated at application, reported changes, and at recertification, to assure that eligibility and level of benefits have been correctly determined. All pertinent factors pertaining to the case must be fully documented in the case file.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 14-8-106; 14-8-109, and 14-27-104; 7 CFR 273.2; 45 CFR 233.10.
