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What documents do I need to send to comply with verification?

What documents do I need to send to comply with verification?

SNAP or TANF Benefits

If your household has been approved for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families(TANF), send a copy of the letter you received approving the benefits. The letter must show the names of those approved and the dates for which benefits were approved. A letter stating that you have applied for benefits is not sufficient.

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Monthly Income (If your household does not qualify for SNAP or TANF benefits)

For monthly income, the documentation to send depends on the type of income you receive.  The documents must include:

  • Name of recipient
  • Gross amount received
  • The date received
  • The frequency or period for which it is received

Please refer to the list below and be sure to send all documentation that applies to your household’s application.  If you listed income for more than one person on your application, send documentation for each one.  If you listed more than one type of income, such as wages and child support, send documents that show each type of income.

  • Earnings/Wages/Salary from Work

If you receive wages from work, you can send pay stubs that show the gross earnings from work.  You must send enough pay stubs to show one month’s earnings (if paid weekly, send four consecutive pay stubs.)  The pay stubs must show current income or the income you were receiving when you turned in your application (monthly income received 30 days prior to your application is acceptable).  Be sure to include pay stubs for every household member who is working.

  • Self-employed individuals

          Send current business ledgers or last year’s tax return showing their business income and Schedule C.

  • Child Support Payments or Alimony Received

   Send your court decree; agreement; statement of payments received, or copies of checks received.

  • Social Security or Disability benefits

   Send your benefit letter showing the monthly amount you receive for the current year.

  • Retirement Pension

   Send your pension award notice or statement of payments.

  • Welfare Payments

   Send the benefit letter from the welfare agency.

  • All other income

For other forms of income (such as rental income) send documents that show the amount of income received, how often it is received and the date received.  Call our office at 210-356-9100 or email mealapplication@neisd.net if you have any questions.