235.11 Required Verification SR 94-04 Dated 04/94

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Before issuing the first allotment, obtain verification of the group living arrangement’s status, as follows:

• If the facility is not authorized by FNS as a retail food store, accept certificates, licenses, or verbal contact with the certifying agency as verification of certification under Section 1616(e). Accept a tax-exempt award letter from the Internal Revenue Service as verification of nonprofit status.

• If the facility is authorized by FNS as a retail food store, accept Form FNS 254, Food Stamp Program Authorization, or contact the USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, 279 Pleasant Street, Concord NH 03301, as verification of both certification and nonprofit status.

The individual must provide verification of blindness or disability if questionable. Assist the individual in obtaining required verification if the individual is incapable of providing it.

• If the individual is claiming blindness or a disability which is not apparent, request a signed statement from a physician or licensed or certified psychologist which substantiates the individual’s claim.

• If the individual is claiming blindness or disability based on approval for disability benefits, request a statement from the agency approving the benefits if questionable.

• If needed, obtain verification of Railroad Retirement disability benefits and Medicare eligibility from the Railroad Retirement Board, PO Box 2448, Boston, MA 02208, or telephone (617) 424-5790.

References: RSA 161:4-a,IV, 7 CFR 271.2, 7 CFR 273.11(f)(1), 7 CFR 278.1(f)