Households may qualify for benefits if your household's gross monthly income is at or under 130 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. A household over the income limit may qualify if someone in the household is elderly or disabled. Some household expenses are considered when determining a household's monthly benefit amount. In special situations, resources such as cash, savings and stocks may also be considered when determining whether a person is eligible. To check eligibility online, use the Eligibilty Virtual Assistant (EVA) at https://ssp.benefits.ohio.gov/apspssp/ssp.portal.

Need to provide: * Identification - Driver's License or State ID * Birth Documents - Birth Certificate, Baptismal Record, Hospital Record. * Identity Documents - Applicant as well as Authorized Representatives * Proof of Age - Birth Certificate * Proof of US Citizenship or Alien Status - Birth Certificate, Birth Record, Passport, Certificate of Naturalization. * Proof of Other Disability - (if applicable) * Proof of Social Security Number for every member of household * Proof of Employment Termination - (if applicable) * Proof of Income or Hours Worked * Proof of Residency - Lease agreement, rent receipt, postmarked letter. * Utilities, Property Taxes, Home Insurance, Rent/Mortgage * Proof of other Expenses * Proof of Ineligibility for Benefits - (denials from other government programs) * Proof of Assets Additional documents may be requested.

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