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Table of Contents

Verification of Eligibility Overview1
Initial Verification2
Application Selection Procedures4
Sources for Verification7
Direct Verification9
Continuing the Verification Process10
Record Keeping13
Verification for Cause13
Data Validation Service13
Benefits During Appeal of Verification Results15
Hearing Procedure16
Households that Reapply for Program Benefits16
Reminders16
Verification Forms and Letters17
Meeting the Verification Deadline17
USDA Verification Toolkit18
Title File
Form 8-G Confirmation of Earnings Document Document
Form 8-H Direct Verification Request Document Document
Form 8-I Verification of FDPIR Benefits Document Document
Form 8-K Verification Worksheet Document
Form 8-L Notification to Attendance Center of Change in Eligibility Status Document Document
Form 8-P Letter to Household Following Hearing Document Document
Form 8-Q Verification of Eligibility for Reduced Price and Free Benefits: Sponsor Summary and Application Results Worksheet Document Document

  Confirm Your Eligibility for Free/Reduced Price Meals
  We Have Checked Your Application - Verification Results Letter 
  (These forms are available in KN-CLAIM on the Checklist Tab.)


To keep up to date, regularly check the USDA Child Nutrition Programs' Web site for recently posted regulations, policy clarifications, prototype application materials, and other information. Most recent changes within each chapter are highlighted in yellow.  New guidance is also posted at SNP What's New or in Monthly Updates.