MPP §49-013.1 states that counties or consortia of counties must administer CAPI in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations as directed by the CDSS. Section 49-013.11 states that counties or consortia of counties must administer CAPI in accordance with the interpretation of applicable federal laws and regulations (that govern the SSI/SSP program) and their amendments contained in Social Security Administration guidelines or instructions, including the Program Operations Manual System (POMS).

POMS §SI 01320.920 addresses the issue of verification of sponsor’s income and resources. That section states the following:

An alien is responsible, by law, for obtaining the sponsor’s cooperation in the development and documentation of required information. If either the alien or the sponsor fails to cooperate (e.g., the alien is unsuccessful in obtaining the sponsor’s cooperation), deny the claim or suspend eligibility and payment.…

If a sponsor cannot be located or leaves the U.S., making verification of the sponsor’s current income and resources administratively unfeasible (e.g., involves contact with foreign employers), it is the alien’s responsibility to obtain evidence. If the alien does not provide verification of the income and resources, deny the claim or suspend eligibility and payment .…