General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

terminating GR.
GR 44-111.2 –
Verification for Private
Plans
Verification: Viewing the documents specified
below and recording the date the verification is seen
and all pertinent information such as the
award/denial/appeal data in Case Comments.
• The notification letter from the insurance carrier
or former employer to the individual which
explains eligibility must be reviewed. The
notification letter of approval of benefits is
usually enclosed with the first check to the
individual.
• The benefit notification letter which will contain
the:
‣ Start date of benefits
‣ Weekly amount of benefits, and
‣ Maximum benefit.
GR 44-111.3 – Interim
Verification
Is any interim verification accepted?
The PA 853-2 may be used for interim
documentation of disability benefits if documents in
the individual’s possession do not provide complete
documentation.
GR 44-111.4 – Sufficient
Verification Received
The individual submitted sufficient verification
of receipt of Private Insurance benefits, what
needs to be done now?
If the documentation provided by the individual is
sufficient, the current income is entered onto
LEADER and LEADER will take action to determine
and adjust overpayments, and/or deny/terminate
the case.
GR 44-111.5 –
Insufficient Verification
Received
If there is not sufficient verification to determine
Private/Voluntary Plan benefits, what needs to
be done?
If the notification letter does not contain the
information specified above, or if the individual
claims no such letter was received, the employer is