CRITERION
ODIS Manual Reference
(where applicable)
FS POLICY
Age

Not a requirement, but may affect other areas of eligibility Verify - Accept A/R statement
Assistance Unit Size/Composition 

ODIS--3205
FICM must state how many are in the home and who they are.  Age and relationship are relevant in determining eligibility for separate AU status.  In determining the AU, consider who purchases and prepares food together.
Citizenship
Alienage

ODIS--3320
Must be a US Citizen or see manual section 3320 for alien policy

Verify for Citizenship - Third party verification required

Verify for Alienage - INS document and VIS
Enumeration 

ODIS--3325
Each person must provide a number or proof that they have applied for a number -- good cause may apply for failure to provide, may also be postponed for expedited services and newborns ages 0-6 months.

Verify - A/R statement of SSN or provide proof of application for SSN

Enumeration for newborns - Compliance with the enumeration process is not requested until the next review or within six months following the month the baby is born, whichever is later.
Failure to Comply With Other Programs

ODIS--3385
FS benefits may not be increased if AU's income decreases or terminates due to failure to perform required action in TANF, SSI, or General Assistance.
Identity

ODIS--3335
Identity of applicant must be verified at initial application.
Lawbreakers

ODIS--3310
All A/Rs are required to declare in writing at the time of application or review, or when adding a new AU member, whether they are convicted or fleeing felons or probation or parole violators. They are not eligible. See ODIS for more details.
Relationship

ODIS--3205  
Not a requirement, but relevant in determining eligibility for separate AU status.
Residency

ODIS--3340

Must live or intend to live in Georgia and in county where benefits are received; permanent dwelling or fixed address not required

Verify - At application, third party verification is required. Items such as a mortgage staement or lease, rent or utility receipts, school records, etc. may be used.

At review accept and document the AU’s statement of residency unless information known to the agency conflicts with the AU’s statement.

Voluntary Quit

ODIS--3380
AU members who voluntarily quit work or reduce hours at work without good cause may be sanctioned.
Work Requirement

ODIS--3350
AU members must participate in the work program unless they meet an exemption.

Any individual referred to TANF work program is considered to have met FS work requirements.  See Work Program Exemptions chart for more information.