Appendices - Field Worksheets

Administrative Go-Bag

A document and process kit for portals, benefits, appeals, forms, and institutional gates.

Appendix 10 1 minute read 226 words

The gate is often boring. Prepare anyway.

Keep copies

  • IDs and proof of address.
  • Income records and tax records.
  • Lease, utility bills, insurance cards.
  • Benefit letters and case numbers.
  • School, clinic, veteran, union, or legal-aid contacts.
  • Denial letters, appeal forms, screenshots, and deadlines.

Phone log

DateOfficePersonReference numberPromiseDeadline
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      

First move

Ask: “Is there an appeal, reconsideration, supervisor review, hardship process, or written explanation?”

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