California Department of Social Services - State Hearings Division
Notes from the Training Bureau - June 17, 2002

Subject: Income Verification

Effective November 1, 2001, a copy of the previous year’s income tax return is acceptable verification of income if the income tax return reflects the income reported on the Medi-Cal application. Persons receiving earned income, including self-employment income, as well as those who have unearned income may use the previous year’s income tax return to verify income.

When an individual is reporting self-employment income, the county shall use schedule C or F to determine the appropriate amount of income. Medi-Cal Eligibility Procedures Manual Article10M explains how to treat self-employment income.