To avoid delays when you come for an interview, you should bring with you:

• Proof of all income;
• Information about cash on hand, checking and savings account information;
• Certificates of deposit, Individual Retirement Account (IRA's), annuities;
• Social Security numbers, award letters for Social Security, Veteran's Benefits,  Railroad Benefits and/or Supplemental Security income (SSI);
• Life Insurance policies; and
• Proof of residence and identity.

Please see Documentation Required to Verify Eligibility for examples of the types of documentation that are usually accepted to verify eligibility for the most common criteria.

State Supplement Programs provide cash assistance in the form of semi-monthly payments from NH to needy aged, blind or disabled people.  SSI is a federal program that pays monthly checks to aged, disabled and blind people who have limited income and assets.  Needy aged, blind or disabled individuals in NH must also apply for the federal SSI Program along with all other benefits to which you may be entitled.

According to state law, a lien is placed on the real property of certain financial assistance recipients of OAA or APTD and their spouses, unless legally separated or divorced, for all assistance granted.  We may also recover from your estate.

When you apply for or receive OAA or APTD financial assistance, you must sign a reimbursement agreement to acknowledge that the state has the right to impose a lien on any real property that you and your spouse own before we can provide you with financial assistance. 

• Verification – When you apply, you must give complete and correct facts to the interviewer.  You must provide proof of income you receive, value of assets you own, who lives in your home, your address, and any other factors which affect your eligibility or amount of your grant.

• Changes – You must tell the department promptly of any changes that might affect your eligibility.  This includes changes of address and any changes in your income and assets such as earnings, Social Security benefits or money from insurance settlements.  You must report these changes within 10 days after they happen.  You will receive advance notice of any decreases, increases or termination of your grant.

• Overpayments – If, for any reason, you are paid more money than you should have received, you may have to pay back the amount of money that you should not have received.