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 Chapter 108.102, Alternate Address.

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 October 29, 2024;  replacing July 19, 2024