123.6 Verification

The CAO must verify residence before authorizing cash benefits if residence is questionable. Residence verification is proof that the applicant is living in Pennsylvania.

55 Pa. Code § 147.23(f)

NOTE: A domestic violence victim may use an alternate address to receive mail, such as the CAO address or a legal substitute mailing address through the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP). See Section 108.1021 Address Confidentiality Program (ACP).

Proof of residence that may be used includes but is not limited to the following:      

   55 Pa. Code § 147.23(f)

• Rent receipt;

• Statement from a third party.

• Statement from an agency working with the individual.

• Receipts for mortgage or utility payments;

• Deed;

• Voter registration card;

• Collateral contact;

• Driver's license or state issued ID;

• Statement that a motel or hotel room is available once rental payment is made;

• Statement that a room is available at a mission, Salvation Army, homeless shelter, or similar place.

NOTE: A voter registration card by itself is acceptable proof of residence only when:

• Other verification is not possible;

• The individual has cooperated with attempts to get other proof; and

• The individual has given consistent information about their situation.

Updated January 14, 2025;  replacing October 29, 2024