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
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. |