Puerto Rico - PR

Acceptable Subsidies

The standard eligibility programs that may be used as proof of subsidy include Programa Suplementario de Asistencia Nutricional, Medicaid (not Medicare), Sección 8 Asistencia Federal de Viviendas Públicas, and Pension de Veteranos o Pension para Sobrevivientes.

See General Rules for more information.

UNACCEPTABLE Subsidy Proof Examples

SNAP/Food Stamps cards (no beneficiary name listed)

• These are MediCARE providers.

• Must have the Mi Salud or Medicare Platino (MP) logo to be acceptable.

Acceptable Subsidy Proof Examples

SNAP Benefits Award Letter

• Date must be valid

Medicaid Cards

Medicaid Award Letter

Medicaid Review Letter

Section 8

• Housing Authority printouts showing rent credits

Unemployment Benefits Statements

• Can be used to demonstrate low income eligibility.

Pension Statement

• If income is listed in addition to the pension as in this example, it must be treated as a paystub and three (3) consecutive months within the past year must be provided.

Pension de Veteranos o Pension para Sobrevivientes

Acceptable ID Examples

• Notarized letter evidencing married last name
• Can be uploaded with photo ID to prove married last name