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Application for Benefits: Documents You May Need for Your Interview
 

 Documents You May Need for Your Interview  
 
Proof of
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Income
Recent paystubs; statement showing retirement income, disability income, or Workers Compensation; pension statement; etc.
Assets  
Recent bank and checking account statements, etc.  
DC Residency  
DC driver’s license, lease, rent receipt, written statement from your landlord, utility or telephone bill, etc. 
Social Security number
Social Security card; tax or payroll documents with your SSN on it; DC driver’s license with your SSN on it; etc.  (Not required for Food Stamp-only applicants.)
 

Medical Exam Report/Disability                                  
 
Recent medical report (or Form 856) and any supporting materials from your doctor.  
 
Immigration Information 
 
Employment Authorization card, I-94, visa, passport, or other documents from the INS.  
Rent/Mortgage  (Food Stamps only)
Lease, rent receipt, cancelled check, mortgage statement, etc. 
Utility bills  (Food Stamps only)  

Recent bills for electric, gas, fuel, phone, water, telephone, etc. (if you pay these separately from your rent).  

Relationship   (TANF only) 
                                  

Birth certificate (full copy) for your child(ren) or official records from a school, court, hospital, etc.
 
“Living with”   (TANF only) 
 
Statements from two non-relatives or school records. 

Also bring your Medicare card or other health insurance card, if you have one.