Proof of Eligibility

Supplimental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter, should contain the following basic information:

1. Name of the program,
2. Name of the beneficiary,
3. Eligibility dates, OR
4. Current participation status

OR

Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool, should contain the following basic information:

1. Name of the program or state equivalent,
2. Name of the beneficiary
3. Case number,
4. Eligibility dates, OR
5. Current participation status

Medicaid

Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter, should contain the following basic information:

1. Name of the program or state equivalent,
2. Name of the beneficiary,
3. Address of the beneficiary, and
4. Date of the award.

OR

Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool, should contain the following basic information:

1. Name of the program or state equivalent,
2. Name of the beneficiary
3. Medical Identification number, OR
4. Case number,
5. Eligibility dates, OR
6. Current participation status

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Approval Letter or Benefit Statement issued by the SSA, or on SSA letterhead.

1. Consumer’s name
2. Date
3. Eligibility Date
4. Claim number OR Other consumer identification number
5. Payment amount

Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)

FPHA award letter, should contain the following basic information:

1. Name of the program,
2. Date of the award,
3. Name of the beneficiary, and
4. Award amount.

Federal Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension

Pension Grant Letter, should contain the following basic information:

1. Participant’s name
2. Address
3. A decision about the participant’s monthly entitlement amount
4. Payment start date

Tribally-Administered Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TTANF)

TATANF Award letters, should contain the following basic information:

1. Name of the program,
2. Name of the beneficiary,
3. Address of the beneficiary, and
4. Date of the award

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

Notice of Action (award letter) acknowledging eligibility for FDPIR benefits;

1. Name of the beneficiary;
2. The beginning and ending dates of the award or certification period; and
3. The telephone number of the Food Distribution Program office, and the name and address of the person to contact for additional information.

OR

FDPIR participation documents (e.g., a benefit card or copy of a benefit card);

1. Name of the beneficiary;
2. The beginning and ending dates of the award or certification period; and
3. The telephone number of the Food Distribution Program office, and the name and address of the person to contact for additional information.