| CRITERION
Manual Reference |
FS POLICY | RSM POLICY |
| Age
(FS: 3300, 3335 RSM: 2182) |
Not a requirement, but may affect other
areas of eligibility
Verify - Accept A/R statement |
Children are eligible through month of 19th birthday |
| Application for other benefits
(2210) |
Not applicable | In RSM Children cases, A/R must apply
for and accept all monetary benefits (other than TANF and SSI) that any
BG member is entitled to receive
Verify - Accept A/R statement. This policy is not applicable in RSM pregnant woman cases |
| Assistance Unit Size/Composition
(FS: 3205 RSM: 2600,2620) |
A/R must state who and how many people are in the home. Age and relationship are relevant in determining eligibility for separate AU status. Who purchases and prepares food together must be considered in determining the AU. | In RSM, the AU is comprised of those people for whom assistance is requested and coverage is available. Remember that RSM offers coverage only to children and pregnant women. |
| Citizenship
Alienage (FS: 3320 RSM: 2215) |
Must be a US Citizen or be a qualified alien
Verify for Citizenship - Section 2215 of the policy manual lists acceptable forms of verification. Verify for Alienage - INS document and SAVE |
Same policy as Food Stamps Does not have to be established for Newborn COA. |
| Enumeration
(FS: 3325 RSM: 2220) |
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
Verify - A/R statement of SSN or provide proof of application for SSN |
Each person must provide SSN or proof
that they have applied for SSN - good cause may apply for failure to provide.
Individuals who are in the BG only should be asked to provide their SSN,
but no penalty is imposed if they fail to do so.
Verify - A/R statement of SSN if the number is known. Accept AU statement for application of SSN in order to proc the application, but verification is required in the third month following the month of approval. |
| Failure to Comply with Other Programs
(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. | Not applicable |
| Identity
(3335) |
Identity of applicant must be verified by third party source at initial application | Not applicable |
| Lawbreakers
(3310) |
All A/Rs are required to declare in writing at the time of application, or renewal, or when adding a new AU member, whether they are convicted or fleeing felons or probation or parole violators. They are not eligible. | Not applicable |
| Relationship
(3205) |
Not a requirement, but relevant in determining eligibilitiy for separate AU status | Not applicable |
| Residency
(FS: 3340 RSM: 2225) |
Must live or intend to live in Georgia
and in county where benefits are received; permanent dwelling or fixed
addr not required
Verify - Accept A/R statement |
Must live or intend to live in Georgia;
permanent dwelling or fixed addr not required
Verify - Accept A/R statement |
| Third Party Resources
(2230) |
Not applicable | AU members must assign rights to Third
Party Resources to the Department of Medical Assistance
Verify - Accept A/R statement as to whether anyone in the AU has insurance |
| Voluntary Quit
(3380) |
AU members who voluntarily quit work without good cause could be sanctioned. | Not applicable |
| Work Requirement
(3345, 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 the FS work requirements. See Work Programs Exemptions chart for more information. |
Not applicable |