How to Add a Person to My Welfare Case

Welfare includes medical and financial support provided by the government for individuals in need. Welfare is regulated at the state level, and all changes to your account must be reported to your assigned local office. Changes such as the birth of a child, adoption or becoming responsible for an additional member of your family should be reported to your local welfare office as quickly as possible to ensure that the necessary support is provided to your family.

Things You'll Need

• Birth certificate
• Social Security card or number
• Proof of income
• Proof of residence

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Instructions

• 1

  Visit your local welfare administrative office to request and complete the necessary form to add a person to your account. Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP is provided by two separate offices and may be in two different locations. When completing your update you may be required to present proof of income, a birth certificate, Social Security card or proof of residence for the individual you will be adding to your case.

• 2

  Visit the welfare website for your state and complete the online form to add a person to your case. The availability of online forms varies from state to state. The office will notify you by postal mail if additional information is required such as proof of residence, birth certificate, Social Security card or proof of income.

• 3

  Call your local welfare office and request that the update form be mailed to your home. Complete the form and return to the welfare office so that your information can be updated. You may also need to include copies of any documents that support your claim, including proof of residence and proof of income.