305.03 Declaration of Citizenship (FAM)

SR 04-04 Dated 05/04

Previous Policy

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Each household applying for assistance must declare on the application the citizenship or noncitizen status of each household member applying for assistance.

·         If there is no adult member in the assistance group, the child applying may sign for all members.

·         An authorized representative may sign for an individual with a severe physical or mental disability who cannot provide a signature. If the individual signs an "x"’ the mark must be witnessed.

References: He-W 601.02; He-W 606.02; RSA 167:79,IV(c) & V(a)(1); 42 CFR 435.406-.407; 45 CFR 233.50; 42 USC 1320b-7(d)