1. (a) Verification of temporary absence from New Hampshire (NH) shall be required whenever an individual notifies the department of an ongoing or intended absence.
2. (b) A verbal or written statement from the individual regarding the intent to retain NH residency shall be considered sufficient documentation, unless conflicting evidence is present.
3. (c) Questionable cases, including cases in which the individual has not notified the department and the absence is longer than 30 days, shall be evaluated to determine whether the individual has abandoned residency or is possibly maintaining residency in both NH and another state.
4. (d) If residency is still questionable after the evaluation described in (c) above, the individual shall submit verification of residency to the department no later than 10 calendar days from the date on the notice requesting the required verification.
5. (e) Continuation of assistance shall be contingent upon the individual's ability to verify NH residency.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at Chapter Heading He-W 600) #5171, eff 6-26-91; ss by #6531, INTERIM, eff 6-27-97, EXPIRES: 10-25-97; ss by #6614, eff 10-24-97; amd by #8452, eff 10-22-05; ss by #8452, eff 10-22-05; ss by #10471, eff 11-26-13; amd by #11120, eff 6-22-16; ss by #13875, eff 2-21-24