12VAC5-195-90. Proof of residency

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 Health › Agency 5 Department of Health › Chapter 195 › 12VAC5-195-90

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A. Applicants shall present proof of residency at initial certification and subsequent certification visits. Proof of residency shall be current and include the applicant's name. The local agency shall accept the following as proof of residency:

1. Utility bills;

2. Other business mail with a Virginia address;

3. Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, or residential rental or lease agreement;

4. Valid Virginia driver's license;

5. Valid Medicaid Card or positive, official Medicaid Verification; or

6. TANF or welfare photo ID.

B. Proof of residency for military personnel shall be current and include the applicant's name. The local agency shall accept the following as proof of residency for military personnel:

1. A letter from the company commander on official letterhead;

2. A copy of official Department of Defense orders with Virginia installation assignment; or

3. A leave and earning statement (LES) listing Virginia as the service member's home of record.

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