In order to process your application for services or recertification/redetermination, we need to verify certain aspects of your household situation. If you have this information with you at the time of your interview (application) or send it to us prior to your interview (recertification/redetermination), we will be able to process your benefits much quicker.
Below are some examples of documents that you can use as proof. Please come to your interview with as many of these verifications as possible for all members of your household so that we can quickly serve you. Thank you for your help.
| Proof of: |
Examples of documents: |
| Identity |
U.S. Passport
Drivers license
School ID card or records (children)
Government-issued identification card
U.S. Military ID
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| U.S. Citizenship (for anyone receiving health coverage who was born outside of Idaho) |
U.S. birth certificate
U.S. Passport
Certificate of Naturalization
U.S. Citizen ID card
Hospital record on hospital letterhead created at time of birth
(record must have been created at least five years ago)
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| Immigration Status (if not a U.S. citizen) |
Resident Alien card or other residency document
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| Income (most recent 30 days) |
Wage stubs
Employer statement verifying income
Self-employment documents such as tax returns
Award letters
Child Support Income
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| Resources (required for adult household members only, when applying for Medicaid) |
Current value of stocks/bonds
Current value certificates of deposit
Current value of trust
Most recent bank statements
Printouts from local branch (include name, account #, and balance)
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| Shelter Costs |
Mortgage Statement
Rental or space rent receipt
Lease agreement
Property tax (including irrigation)
Heating or Cooling costs
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Private Health Insurance Coverage (for individuals receiving health coverage)
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Copy of insurance card
Health insurance policy
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Child Support Expenses Withheld from Income
(needed for a deduction from income if adults
receive health coverage) |
Written statement from the person receiving the payment
Court documents
Wage stubs showing the support payment withheld
Statement from state agency (if not paid through Idaho)
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| Child Care Expense due to Work or Job Search |
Written statement from person receiving the payment
Court documents
HW0427 Monthly Dependent Care form
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