In AZ the state no longer takes Client Statement for verification because if the error rate is over 6% the state cannot afford to fund the 10%+ required in the HR1 bill.

But are you telling me that Pennsylvania will just take your client statement for income they're not requiring any verification?

Edit: I reviewed PA policy handbook myself and it does appear that either documented verification must be provided or a collateral contact.

http://services.dpw.state.pa.us/oimpolicymanuals/snap/index.htm#t=578_Verification_Requirements%2F578_2_Household_Responsibility.htm

Also from the handbook:

Every household is required, as a condition of eligibility, to prove certain information about its circumstances.

Sources of verification include the following:

Written evidence

Collateral contacts

Home visits

Automated sources

Appendix A: Verification Information Generally Available from the Client

-Non-citizen Status USCIS forms and documents (see Chapter 522, Appendix A)

A court order stating that deportation has been withheld pursuant to Section 243(h) of the Immigration and Nationality Act

USCIS documents such as a letter, notice of eligibility, or identification card which shows that the non-citizen has been admitted under one of the eligible sections

-Citizenship Naturalization papers Hospital birth record Baptismal record when place and date of birth is shown Birth certificate U.S. passport Family bible Military documents Voter registration card

-Dependent Care Canceled checks Tax records Paid receipts Statement from dependent care provider

-Disability Pension award notice Doctor’s statement Railroad Retirement board notice or letter Military documents VA award notice SSI award notice SSA notice or letter Workers' compensation (WC) award letter

-Earned Income Pay stub W-2 Income tax return Income-producing contract Pay envelope Wage tax receipts Self-employment bookkeeping records Statement from the individual, agency or company providing income

Leave and Earnings Statement (civilian, National Guard, active and retired military and reserves may access and print verification of income by going to myPay link at www.dfas.mil.)

-Identity Employment photo ID Driver’s license Pay stub Birth certificate Voter registration card Library card Financial institution statement U.S. passport

-Medical Expenses Billing statement Medicare Part B card Medicine with costs on label Repayment agreement with physician or hospital Bill for visiting nurse, homemaker, home health aide Receipt for food or veterinarian services for a seeing-eye, hearing, or other service animal Itemized receipt Health insurance premium Pharmacy statement Doctor’s statement verifying over-the counter drug prescribed Lodging or transportation receipt from obtaining medical treatment or services Bill or receipt for medical equipment and supplies

-Residency Voters registration card Rent or mortgage receipts that show the address Fire insurance policy School registration Employer’s statement Telephone directory Letter from HUD Certificate for subsidized housing Pension or VA award notice Library card with address Utility bill Mail received at address Real estate tax receipt or assessment Driver’s license Statement from nonrelative landlord Financial institution statement SSA, SSI, or UC award letter Income tax return

-Resources Bank book Bond certificate Securities certificate Check for lump sum payment Mortgage Sales agreement Articles of agreement Will Burial-arrangement contract Stock certificate Notes Financial institution statement Deed Real estate tax receipt Life estate agreement Income tax return Life insurance policy Insurance appraisal

-Shelter Expenses Rent or mortgage receipt Statement from an individual sharing shelter costs Fire insurance bill or receipt Receipt for campground fee Statement from HUD Lease agreement Real estate tax receipt or statement Receipt for firewood Correspondence with taxes and mortgage payment shown

-Social Security Number Pay stub Financial institution statement Social Security card Cash assistance record Income tax return

NOTE: The above documents contain the SSN, but the SSN can be verified only through the Social Security Administration.

-Unearned Income SSA award letter Workers' Compensation award letter VA award letter Railroad Retirement award letter Court order Correspondence on benefits Correspondence on support payment SSI award letter Unemployment Compensation (UC) award letter Exhaustion of UC Benefit Letter (Department of Labor and Industry Form UC-50) Pension award notice Benefit payment check Divorce or separation decree Income tax statement Support agreement (The CAO must check PACSES even if applicant/recipient states support is voluntary) Rental agreement Form 1099 for interest

NOTE: Individuals may get proof of SSA and SSI benefits online by creating an account with the Social Security Administration. Individuals may create an account by visiting www.ssa.gov/myaccount. The CAO may provide the following information to applicants and recipients about accessing information:

Important Information: Changes In Certain Services

The Fastest Way To Verify Social Security And Supplemental Security Income Benefits

How To Create An Online Account

-Utility Expenses Utility bill Correspondence from utility company Cancelled checks for utilities Statement or receipt from landlord for utilities

But it sounds like you as well have some first hand knowledge of how the SNAP program works so question, could PA process all applications if everyone was required to reapply at once??