IM-42 USING THE WORK NUMBER AS A VERIFICATION SOURCE FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)

Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri

TO:  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES

FROM:  KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  USING THE WORK NUMBER AS A VERIFICATION SOURCE FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)

MANUAL REVISION #

1102.005.00

1102.005.05

1102.015.05

DISCUSSION:

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) policy manual has been updated to include The Work Number as a source of verification for income. 

Refer to memo, IM-32 dated 4/6/21 The Work Number by Equifax Portal, for instructions on using The Work Number.

Updates were also made to SNAP policy section, 1102.005.00 Sources of Verification to include sources of verification that can be used to help determine eligibility. 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

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