---
id: "epm:2.5.6.1.1.1"
source: "Minnesota Health Care Programs Eligibility Policy Manual"
source_short: "EPM"
publisher: "Minnesota Department of Human Services"
section: "2.5.6.1.1.1"
title: "Mandatory Verifications"
breadcrumb: "2 Medical Assistance > 2.5 Medical Assistance for Certain Populations > 2.5.6 Medical Assistance for Children Receiving Northstar Adoption Assistance (NAA), Northstar Kinship Assistance (NKA), and Children in Foster Care (FC) > 2.5.6.1 Medical Assistance Northstar Adoption Assistance > 2.5.6.1.1 General Requirements > 2.5.6.1.1.1 Mandatory Verifications"
effective_date: 2019-04-01
last_modified: 2026-10-03T03:52:00.221519+00:00
version: 1
url: "https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.5.6.1.1.1"
official_origin: "https://hcopub.dhs.state.mn.us/epm/2_5_6_1_1_1.htm"
legal_citations:
  - "Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 435.145"
  - "Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 435.227"
  - "Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.055"
---
# EPM 2.5.6.1.1.1 Mandatory Verifications

Mandatory verifications must be verified through an available electronic data source or by paper proof, if electronic data sources are unsuccessful or unavailable. Self-attestation alone is not acceptable for eligibility requirements with mandatory verifications.

Northstar Adoption Assistance must be verified to establish initial Medical Assistance (MA) eligibility or to extend MA eligibility beyond age 18.The following is acceptable proof:
- Copy of the Adoption Assistance Agreement
- Adoption Assistance Agreement Amendment indicating an Adoption Assistance extension beyond age 18. The amendment lists a new end date for adoption assistance.
- The Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance (ICAMA) Form 6.01 and Adoption Assistance Agreement for ICAMA children receiving Adoption Assistance. See [MHCP Interstate Residency Agreements](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/1.4.1) policy for more information about ICAMA.
- Report of Change in Child/Family Status (ICAMA Form 6.03) indicating an Adoption Assistance extension beyond age 18. The form lists a new end date for Adoption Assistance.

## Social Security Number

A Social Security Number is required for Non-Title IV-E Adoption Assistance. See [MA Social Security Number](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.1.2.5) policy for more information.

A Social Security Number is not required for children receiving:
- Title IV-E Adoption Assistance
- Title IV-E and Non-Title IV-E-funded ICAMA

The county, tribal or state servicing agency must assist people in obtaining verification.

County, tribal and state servicing agencies must retain verification documentation in accordance with the County Human Service Records Retention Schedule ([DHS-6928](http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-6928-ENG)).

## Legal Citations

- Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 435.145
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 435.227
- Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.055