Common Documentation Requested
Identity
- Government-issued photo ID
- Birth certificate
- Social Security card
Proof of Income
- Recent pay stubs
- Tax return
- Social Security award letter
- SSI/SSDI benefit letter
Medical or Behavioral Health Documentation
- Physician’s statement
- Disability determination
- Mental health diagnosis (when required)
- Medication list
- Hospital discharge paperwork
Proof of Residency
- Utility bill
- Lease or rental agreement
- Mortgage statement
Insurance Information
- Medicaid card
- Medicare card
- Private insurance card
- Proof of no insurance (for some programs)
Housing Documentation
- Eviction notice
- Notice to quit
- Shelter verification
- Mortgage documents
- Homeless verification letter
Employment Information
- Employment verification
- Resume
- Work history
- Separation notice
- Proof of job search
Household Information
- Birth certificates for children
- Marriage certificate
- Divorce decree
- Custody paperwork
Financial Documentation
- Bank statements
- Asset information
- Vehicle ownership
- Retirement accounts (for some programs)